Murphy Elementary

4350 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803

404 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Murphy Elementary School, located at 4350 Valley View Rd. in El Sobrante, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. As part of a larger district, it aims to foster student growth through a combination of classroom instruction and community engagement, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

The campus is situated in a residential area of El Sobrante, offering a local learning hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the West Contra Costa district, Murphy Elementary typically emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and meeting the diverse needs of its student population. Prospective parents or community members interested in the school’s specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or current performance metrics are encouraged to consult the West Contra Costa Unified School District’s official website or the California Department of Education’s school profile page for the most up-to-date information.

404

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murphy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	179
Black	60
Asian	85
Two or More	33
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
179 (44.3 %)
Asian
85 (21.0 %)
Black
60 (14.9 %)
White
34 (8.4 %)
Two or More
33 (8.2 %)
American Indian
7 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1427
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Murphy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Murphy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	47%
Male	214	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)