KENNETH MURPHY SCHOOL

Kenneth Murphy School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Beach Park CCSD 3 school district, located in Beach Park, IL with about 401 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 24 teachers, Kenneth Murphy School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Kenneth Murphy School is an elementary school located in Beach Park, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Beach Park School District 3, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for their future educational transitions.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. By utilizing a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, Kenneth Murphy School aims to meet the unique needs of its student population. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Beach Park community to promote a culture of collaboration, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Kenneth Murphy School at (847) 599-5060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11315 W Wadsworth Rd
Beach Park, IL 60099-3359
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KENNETH MURPHY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Beach Park, IL with about 401 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Beach Park CCSD 3
Total Students:
401
Teachers:
24.75
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 401 students

Hispanic/Latino
42.9%
Black or African American
26.7%
White
20.9%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian
3.2%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.