Overview
Murphy Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1โ5 in Murphy, North Carolina. The school enrolls 467 students. It is part of the Cherokee County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking โ different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average โ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility โ schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Typeโ
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1โ5
DistrictCherokee County Schools
County37039
CityMurphy
ZIP28906
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370078000322
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment467
White82.7%
Hispanic / Latino3.9%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races9.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)