- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murray, KY
Murray Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Murray Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210438001084
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murray Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Murray Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Murray, KY.
School address
District: Murray Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210438001084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Murray Elementary School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210438001084 · Murray, KY Other · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 15.5:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray Middle School (645 students)
Murray Elementary School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Murray Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murray Middle
Murray Middle School
645 students
- Murray High Sc
Murray High School
607 students
- This school
Murray Elementary School
589 students
- Murray Prescho 105
Murray Preschool Head Start
105 students
What this shows Murray Elementary School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murray Elementary School compares
Murray Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Murray Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Murray Independent reports $15,699 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 Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murray High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murray Preschool Head Start | Smaller | Higher 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
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Murray
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Calloway County Preschool Center
Standard public school
167 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Calloway County Alternative Program
Alternative education program
110 students
Murray Preschool Head Start
Standard public school
105 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Calloway County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
7 students 1.8:1 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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murray Elementary School
How many students attend Murray Elementary School?
Murray Elementary School has 589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murray, KY. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murray Elementary School?
42.5% of students at Murray Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murray Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Murray Elementary School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Murray, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murray Elementary School?
Murray Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Murray Elementary School rank among schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Murray, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Murray on the city page.
What other schools are in Murray Independent?
Besides Murray Elementary School, Murray Independent also operates Murray Middle School (645 students), Murray High School (607 students), and Murray Preschool Head Start (105 students). See the Murray Independent district page for the complete list.