Murwood Elementary
377 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Murwood Elementary School, located in the Parkmead neighborhood of Walnut Creek, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Walnut Creek School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, supportive parent community, and a campus culture that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. It consistently ranks as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the region, benefiting from robust community involvement and a focus on preparing students for future success in the district's middle schools.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Murwood Elementary is recognized for fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment. The school provides a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and community-building events that help create a "small-town" feel within the larger Walnut Creek area. With its convenient location near the downtown corridor and its commitment to excellence, Murwood remains a cornerstone of the local community, attracting families who value high educational standards and a dedicated teaching staff.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Murwood Elementary is recognized for fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment. The school provides a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and community-building events that help create a "small-town" feel within the larger Walnut Creek area. With its convenient location near the downtown corridor and its commitment to excellence, Murwood remains a cornerstone of the local community, attracting families who value high educational standards and a dedicated teaching staff.
377
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 202 |
| Hispanic | 65 |
| Black | 10 |
| Asian | 51 |
| Two or More | 47 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White202 (53.6 %)
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Hispanic65 (17.2 %)
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Asian51 (13.5 %)
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Two or More47 (12.5 %)
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Black10 (2.7 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Walnut Creek Elementary |
| Phone: | (925)943-2462 |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 377 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 22.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 96 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
77
Grade 1
60
Grade 2
52
Grade 3
78
Grade 4
54
Grade 5
56
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 77 |
| Grade 1 | 60 |
| Grade 2 | 52 |
| Grade 3 | 78 |
| Grade 4 | 54 |
| Grade 5 | 56 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 171 | 45.4% |
| Male | 206 | 54.6% |
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