- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murray, IA
Murray Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Murray Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192010001180
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murray Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 165
- students enrolled
Murray Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Murray Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192010001180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Murray Elementary School grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 192010001180 · Murray, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 20.6:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray Jr/Sr High (145 students)
Murray Elementary School grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Murray Elementary School compares
Murray Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 0% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Iowa - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Murray Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Murray Comm School District reports $11,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murray Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Jr/Sr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murray Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Murray
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Murray Elementary School
How many students attend Murray Elementary School?
Murray Elementary School has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murray, IA. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 39% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murray Elementary School?
36.5% of students at Murray Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murray Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Murray Elementary School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Murray, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murray Elementary School?
Murray Elementary School 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).
What other schools are in Murray Comm School District?
Besides Murray Elementary School, Murray Comm School District also operates Murray Jr/Sr High (145 students). See the Murray Comm School District district page for the complete list.