Overview
Murphy Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Murphy, North Carolina. The school enrolls 516 students. It is part of the Cherokee County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCherokee County Schools
County37039
CityMurphy
ZIP28906
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370078000322
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment516
White85.6%
Hispanic / Latino3.2%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Two or More Races6.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)