IRA A MURPHY

Ira A Murphy is a public elementary school that is part of the Peoria Unified School District (4237) school district, located in Peoria, AZ with about 478 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Ira A Murphy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Ira A. Murphy Elementary School is located in Peoria, Arizona, and is part of the Peoria Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth and personal development. It operates as a neighborhood-based institution, aiming to create a supportive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can engage in core curriculum subjects while participating in various extracurricular activities.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and the professional development of its teaching staff. Like many schools within the Peoria district, Ira A. Murphy places a strong priority on fostering a positive school culture, encouraging parental engagement, and utilizing modern instructional practices to prepare students for middle school transitions and beyond. The campus serves as a central hub for the immediate residential area, maintaining a focus on student well-being and local academic standards.

For more information, contact Ira A Murphy at (623) 412-4475 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7231 W North Lane
Peoria, AZ 85345
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IRA A MURPHY is a public school in Peoria, AZ with about 478 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
478
Teachers:
31.33
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 478 students

Hispanic/Latino
61.9%
White
25.3%
Black or African American
5.2%
Two or more races
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%
Asian
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.