- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Murphy Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 261794005463 · Haslett, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 16.1:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Haslett High School (774 students)
Murphy Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Murphy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haslett High S
Haslett High School
774 students
- Haslett Middle
Haslett Middle School
660 students
- Vera Ralya Ele
Vera Ralya Elementary School
391 students
- Wilkshire Scho
Wilkshire School
390 students
- This school
Murphy Elementary School
386 students
What this shows Murphy Elementary School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murphy Elementary School compares
Murphy Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Haslett Public Schools reports $15,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~386 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.