- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pflugerville, TX
Murchison El
Federal NCES profile for Murchison El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483483008943
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murchison El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 15
- schools in Pflugerville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Murchison El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murchison El ranks #9 of 15 schools in Pflugerville, TX.
School address
District: Pflugerville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483483008943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Murchison El shrank from 749 students in 2022-23 to 698 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 483483008943 · Pflugerville, TX Other · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 13.6:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hendrickson H S (2,128 students)
Murchison El shrank from 749 students in 2022-23 to 698 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Murchison El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hendrickson H
Hendrickson H S
2,128 students
- Weiss H S
Weiss H S
1,985 students
- John B Connall
John B Connally H S
1,974 students
- Pflugerville H
Pflugerville H S
1,794 students
- Kelly Lane Mid
Kelly Lane Middle
910 students
- This school 651
Murchison El
651 students
What this shows Murchison El reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murchison El compares
Murchison El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 84% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Asian 17.7%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Murchison El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pflugerville Isd reports $11,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murchison El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrickson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weiss H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B Connally H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pflugerville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Lane Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murchison El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murchison El
How many students attend Murchison El?
Murchison El has 651 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pflugerville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murchison El?
The student-teacher ratio at Murchison El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murchison El?
9.7% of students at Murchison El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murchison El?
The largest demographic group at Murchison El is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Pflugerville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murchison El?
Murchison El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Murchison El rank among schools in Pflugerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Murchison El ranks #9 of 15 schools in Pflugerville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pflugerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pflugerville Isd?
Besides Murchison El, Pflugerville Isd also operates Hendrickson H S (2,128 students), Weiss H S (1,985 students), and John B Connally H S (1,974 students). See the Pflugerville Isd district page for the complete list.