Enrollment
589
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Murray Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Murray Elementary School
Murray Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Murray, Kentucky, enrolling 589 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 313 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 32.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Murray's public schools, it stands alongside Calloway County Preschool Center (167 students): Murray Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 20.9:1).
Murray Independent also operates Murray Middle School (645 students) and Murray High School (607 students) alongside Murray 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 Murray Elementary School compares
Murray Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,946
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murray Independent, which includes Murray Elementary School.
$14,946
Per student
+13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 45.7%
Federal 32.2%
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 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
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~589 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Murray Elementary School a good school?
Murray Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky 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 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.
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