Dr. Charles E. Murphy School

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283 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Dr. Charles E. Murphy School, located in Oakdale, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is part of the Montville Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Dr. Charles E. Murphy, who served as a dedicated superintendent for the Montville school system, reflecting the district’s commitment to community legacy and academic leadership.

The school is known for its focus on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment for young learners. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering social-emotional development through various enrichment programs. As a community-centered institution, Dr. Charles E. Murphy School frequently engages families and local stakeholders to support student growth, aiming to prepare children for a successful transition into the middle school level within the Montville district.

283

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	51
Black	7
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
191 (67.5 %)
Hispanic
51 (18.0 %)
Two or More
26 (9.2 %)
Black
7 (2.5 %)
Asian
6 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	No
District:	Montville School District
Phone:	(860)848-9241
Website:	http://www.montvilleschools.org/4/home
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 46

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 51