- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Murphy Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Murphy Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061185001319
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murphy Ranch Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #1 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Murphy Ranch Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy Ranch Elementary ranks #1 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: East Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061185001319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Murphy Ranch Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 061185001319 · Whittier, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 24.5:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Middle (989 students)
Murphy Ranch Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Murphy Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Middle
Granada Middle
989 students
- East Whittier
East Whittier Middle
985 students
- Ocean View Ele
Ocean View Elementary
668 students
- Hillview Middl
Hillview Middle
643 students
- Leffingwell El
Leffingwell Elementary
551 students
- This school
Murphy Ranch Elementary
466 students
What this shows Murphy Ranch Elementary reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murphy Ranch Elementary compares
Murphy Ranch Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
White 13.7%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 6.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Murphy Ranch Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Whittier City Elementary reports $17,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murphy Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Whittier Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leffingwell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murphy Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Whittier
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ocean View Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Leffingwell Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Jordan Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Daniel Phelan Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murphy Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Murphy Ranch Elementary?
Murphy Ranch Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Murphy Ranch Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murphy Ranch Elementary?
16.9% of students at Murphy Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murphy Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Murphy Ranch Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murphy Ranch Elementary?
Murphy Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy Ranch Elementary ranks #1 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Whittier on the city page.
What other schools are in East Whittier City Elementary?
Besides Murphy Ranch Elementary, East Whittier City Elementary also operates Granada Middle (989 students), East Whittier Middle (985 students), and Ocean View Elementary (668 students). See the East Whittier City Elementary district page for the complete list.