MURFREESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MURFREESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SOUTH PIKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MURFREESBORO, AR with about 317 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, MURFREESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MURFREESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Murfreesboro School District. As the primary elementary education provider for the local community, the school is deeply integrated into the town’s identity, often represented by the district's mascot, the "Rattler." The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, student growth, and community engagement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Murfreesboro School District, which emphasizes preparing students for success beyond the classroom through a structured curriculum and extracurricular involvement. By maintaining a connection to the district’s official website, the school ensures that parents and guardians have access to important resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. As a community-centered school, it serves as a central hub for the town's youth, prioritizing the educational and social development of its students in a small-town setting.

For more information, contact MURFREESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 285-2193 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

605 THRID AVE
MURFREESBORO, AR 71958
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MURFREESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MURFREESBORO, AR with about 317 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
317
Teachers:
28.12
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 317 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MURFREESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.2%
Black or African American
6.6%
Hispanic/Latino
5.0%
Two or more races
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.