- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Murphy Creek K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Murphy Creek K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234001881
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murphy Creek K-8 School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #55 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Murphy Creek K-8 School has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy Creek K-8 School ranks #55 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234001881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Murphy Creek K-8 School grew from 735 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 080234001881 · Aurora, CO Other · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 20.4:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Murphy Creek K-8 School grew from 735 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Murphy Creek K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora Central
Aurora Central Campus
2,468 students
- Rangeview High
Rangeview High School
2,078 students
- Vista Peak 9-1
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
2,045 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
1,748 students
- Hinkley High S
Hinkley High School
1,527 students
- This school 855
Murphy Creek K-8 School
855 students
What this shows Murphy Creek K-8 School reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murphy Creek K-8 School compares
Murphy Creek K-8 School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
White 27.5%
African American 22.7%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, Murphy Creek K-8 School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a reports $18,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murphy Creek K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murphy Creek K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,078
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murphy Creek K-8 School
How many students attend Murphy Creek K-8 School?
Murphy Creek K-8 School has 855 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Creek K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murphy Creek K-8 School is 20.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murphy Creek K-8 School?
39.5% of students at Murphy Creek K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murphy Creek K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Murphy Creek K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 32.2% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murphy Creek K-8 School?
Murphy Creek K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Murphy Creek K-8 School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy Creek K-8 School ranks #55 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a?
Besides Murphy Creek K-8 School, Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students), Rangeview High School (2,078 students), and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory (2,045 students). See the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a district page for the complete list.