- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodridge, IL
William F Murphy Elem School
Federal NCES profile for William F Murphy Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171704002016
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William F Murphy Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Woodridge · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 399
- students enrolled
William F Murphy Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William F Murphy Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Woodridge, IL.
School address
District: Woodridge Sd 68 · Illinois
NCES ID 171704002016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
William F Murphy Elem School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 171704002016 · Woodridge, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson Jr High School (573 students)
William F Murphy Elem School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
William F Murphy Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Jr High School
573 students
- John L Sipley
John L Sipley Elem School
430 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elem School
416 students
- This school
William F Murphy Elem School
399 students
- Goodrich Elem
Goodrich Elem School
397 students
- Edgewood Elem
Edgewood Elem School
361 students
What this shows William F Murphy Elem School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How William F Murphy Elem School compares
William F Murphy Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$22,210
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 13.0%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, William F Murphy Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodridge Sd 68 reports $22,210 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William F Murphy Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L Sipley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodrich Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William F Murphy Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Woodridge
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about William F Murphy Elem School
How many students attend William F Murphy Elem School?
William F Murphy Elem School has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodridge, IL. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William F Murphy Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at William F Murphy Elem School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William F Murphy Elem School?
The largest demographic group at William F Murphy Elem School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Woodridge, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William F Murphy Elem School?
William F Murphy Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
How does William F Murphy Elem School rank among elementary schools in Woodridge?
By Resource Investment Index, William F Murphy Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Woodridge, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Woodridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodridge Sd 68?
Besides William F Murphy Elem School, Woodridge Sd 68 also operates Thomas Jefferson Jr High School (573 students), John L Sipley Elem School (430 students), and Meadowview Elem School (416 students). See the Woodridge Sd 68 district page for the complete list.