MURDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Murdock Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Willows Unified school district, located in Willows, CA with about 611 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 26 teachers, Murdock Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
Murdock Elementary School is located in the small, rural community of Willows, California, serving as a foundational part of the Willows Unified School District. As a primary education facility, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for students in the early grades. It functions as a hub for the local neighborhood, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population in Glenn County.
The school is characterized by its commitment to core curriculum standards while providing a range of educational resources intended to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Given its location in the heart of Willows, Murdock Elementary plays a significant role in the local community, often focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and students to ensure a cohesive educational experience within the small-town setting.
For more information, contact Murdock Elementary at (530) 934-6640 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Willows, CA 95988-2305
(530) 934-6640
MURDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Willows, CA with about 611 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Willows Unified
- Total Students:
- 611
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 611 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 51.2%
- White
- 36.7%
- Asian
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
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.