Enrollment
399
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William F Murphy Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at William F Murphy Elem School
William F Murphy Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Woodridge, Illinois, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Woodridge Sd 68 spends $20,654 per pupil, 21% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Woodridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadowview Elem School (416 students): William F Murphy Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 13:1).
Woodridge Sd 68 also operates Thomas Jefferson Jr High School (573 students) and John L Sipley Elem School (430 students) alongside William F Murphy Elem 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 William F Murphy Elem School compares
William F Murphy Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,654
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodridge Sd 68, which includes William F Murphy Elem School.
$20,654
Per student
+21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 29.3%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is William F Murphy Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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