- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilmington, NC
Murrayville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Murrayville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370333002787
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murrayville Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Murrayville Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murrayville Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333002787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Murrayville Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 370333002787 · Wilmington, NC Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 15.1:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
Murrayville Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Murrayville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- Charles P Murr
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- This school 573
Murrayville Elementary
573 students
What this shows Murrayville Elementary reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murrayville Elementary compares
Murrayville Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Murrayville Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murrayville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murrayville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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John J Blair Elementary
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Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
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362 students 11:1 students per teacher
Bradley Creek Elementary
Standard public school
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R Freeman Sch of Engineering
Standard public school
241 students 7.8:1 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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murrayville Elementary
How many students attend Murrayville Elementary?
Murrayville Elementary has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilmington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murrayville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Murrayville Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Murrayville Elementary?
97.0% of students at Murrayville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murrayville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Murrayville Elementary is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murrayville Elementary?
Murrayville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Murrayville Elementary rank among schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Murrayville Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Wilmington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in New Hanover County Schools?
Besides Murrayville Elementary, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.