Enrollment
145
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murray, IA
Murray Jr/Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Murray Jr/Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192010001181
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murray Jr/Sr High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 145
- students enrolled
Murray Jr/Sr High has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Murray Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192010001181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Murray Jr/Sr High compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Murray Jr/Sr High
Murray Jr/Sr High is a small combined-grade school in Murray, Iowa, enrolling 145 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #162, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Murray's public schools, it stands alongside Murray Elementary School (165 students): Murray Jr/Sr High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 20.6:1).
Its district, Murray Comm School District, also runs Murray Elementary School (165 students).
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 Jr/Sr High compares
Murray Jr/Sr High on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$11,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Murray Jr/Sr High is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murray Comm School District, which includes Murray Jr/Sr High.
$11,716
Per student
-9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 45.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 Jr/Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murray Jr/Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Murray
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Murray Jr/Sr High
How many students attend Murray Jr/Sr High?
Murray Jr/Sr High has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murray, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Jr/Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Jr/Sr High is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 23% lower 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 Murray Jr/Sr High?
29.3% of students at Murray Jr/Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murray Jr/Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Murray Jr/Sr High is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Murray, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murray Jr/Sr High?
Murray Jr/Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Murray Jr/Sr High a good school?
Murray Jr/Sr High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. 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 Comm School District?
Besides Murray Jr/Sr High, Murray Comm School District also operates Murray Elementary School (165 students). See the Murray Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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