- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murphy, NC
Murphy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Murphy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370078000322
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murphy Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Murphy · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Murphy Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Murphy, NC.
School address
District: Cherokee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370078000322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Murphy Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370078000322 · Murphy, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 11.1:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Murphy High (424 students)
Murphy Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Murphy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Murphy Elementary
467 students
- Murphy High
Murphy High
424 students
- Murphy Middle
Murphy Middle
353 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
330 students
- Ranger Element
Ranger Elementary/Middle
264 students
- Andrews High
Andrews High
229 students
What this shows Murphy Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murphy Elementary compares
Murphy Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$14,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 82.7%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Murphy Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County Schools reports $14,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murphy Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranger Elementary/Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrews High | Smaller | 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
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Murphy
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ranger Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
264 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Peachtree Elementary
Standard public school
166 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid
Standard public school
137 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
122 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Murphy Elementary
How many students attend Murphy Elementary?
Murphy Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murphy, NC. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Murphy Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 30% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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 Murphy Elementary?
99.4% of students at Murphy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murphy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Murphy Elementary is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Murphy, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murphy Elementary?
Murphy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Murphy Elementary rank among schools in Murphy?
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Murphy, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Murphy on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County Schools?
Besides Murphy Elementary, Cherokee County Schools also operates Murphy High (424 students), Murphy Middle (353 students), and Andrews Elementary (330 students). See the Cherokee County Schools district page for the complete list.