- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willows, CA
Murdock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Murdock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064271006977
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murdock Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Willows · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Murdock Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murdock Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Willows, CA.
School address
District: Willows Unified · California
NCES ID 064271006977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Murdock Elementary held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 064271006977 · Willows, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 17.4:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Willows Intermediate (464 students)
Murdock Elementary held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Murdock Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Murdock Elementary
488 students
- Willows Interm
Willows Intermediate
464 students
- Willows High
Willows High
423 students
- Willows Commun 24
Willows Community High
24 students
What this shows Murdock Elementary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murdock Elementary compares
Murdock Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
White 38.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Asian 4.1%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Murdock Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Willows Unified reports $14,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murdock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willows High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willows Community High | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Murdock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Willows
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Murdock Elementary
How many students attend Murdock Elementary?
Murdock Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willows, CA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murdock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Murdock Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% higher 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 Murdock Elementary?
68.6% of students at Murdock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murdock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Murdock Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Willows, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murdock Elementary?
Murdock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Murdock Elementary rank among public schools in Willows?
By Resource Investment Index, Murdock Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Willows, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Willows on the city page.
What other schools are in Willows Unified?
Besides Murdock Elementary, Willows Unified also operates Willows Intermediate (464 students), Willows High (423 students), and Willows Community High (24 students). See the Willows Unified district page for the complete list.