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Murphy Ranch Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Whittier, California · East Whittier City Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students466
Student:Teacher29.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch41%
Title INo
Murphy Ranch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
466
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
41%-24.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
29.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Murphy Ranch Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Whittier, California. The school enrolls 466 students. It is part of the East Whittier City Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
29.1:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictEast Whittier City Elementary
County6037
CityWhittier
ZIP90603
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061185001319

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment466
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino73.2%
Black / African American3.6%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native14.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
Two or More Races6.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
73.2%
Black
3.6%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
6.0%
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 %41%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)