Enrollment
386
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Haslett, MI
Murphy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Murphy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261794005463
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murphy Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Haslett · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Murphy Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Haslett, MI.
School address
District: Haslett Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261794005463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Murphy Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Murphy Elementary School
Murphy Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Haslett, Michigan, enrolling 386 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 551 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #40, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 70 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Haslett Public Schools also operates Haslett High School (774 students) and Haslett Middle School (660 students) alongside Murphy Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Murphy Elementary School compares
Murphy Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$13,617
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 6.5%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Murphy Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Haslett Public Schools, which includes Murphy Elementary School.
$13,617
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 56.8%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Murphy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haslett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera Ralya Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilkshire School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murphy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~386 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Murphy Elementary School
How many students attend Murphy Elementary School?
Murphy Elementary School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Haslett, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murphy Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Murphy Elementary School?
28.4% of students at Murphy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murphy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Murphy Elementary School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Haslett, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murphy Elementary School?
Murphy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Murphy Elementary School rank among public schools in Haslett?
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Haslett, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Haslett on the city page.
Is Murphy Elementary School a good school?
Murphy Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Haslett Public Schools?
Besides Murphy Elementary School, Haslett Public Schools also operates Haslett High School (774 students), Haslett Middle School (660 students), and Vera Ralya Elementary School (391 students). See the Haslett Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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