- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Sobrante, CA
Murphy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Murphy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063255005046
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murphy Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in El Sobrante · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Murphy Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in El Sobrante, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255005046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Murphy Elementary grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 063255005046 · El Sobrante, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 23:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
Murphy Elementary grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Murphy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- This school 460
Murphy Elementary
460 students
What this shows Murphy Elementary reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murphy Elementary compares
Murphy Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.1%
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
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
Asian 17.2%
African American 14.0%
White 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Murphy Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murphy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murphy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in El Sobrante
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murphy Elementary
How many students attend Murphy Elementary?
Murphy Elementary has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Sobrante, CA. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Murphy Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murphy Elementary?
50.5% of students at Murphy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murphy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Murphy Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment, in El Sobrante, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murphy Elementary?
Murphy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Murphy Elementary rank among public schools in El Sobrante?
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in El Sobrante, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides Murphy Elementary, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.