WILLIAM F MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

William F Murphy Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Woodridge SD 68 school district, located in Woodridge, IL with about 403 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 26 teachers, William F Murphy Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

William F. Murphy Elementary School is a public school located in Woodridge, Illinois, and is part of the Woodridge School District 68. The school serves students from preschool through sixth grade, focusing on creating a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth. The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, offering programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while fostering a strong sense of community among students, parents, and faculty.

The school emphasizes the importance of social-emotional learning alongside traditional academics, aiming to develop well-adjusted and responsible citizens. With a dedicated staff and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, William F. Murphy Elementary provides a structured learning environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. Its location in the Woodridge community makes it a central hub for families in the area, consistently working to maintain strong partnerships with the local community to enhance the overall educational experience.

For more information, contact William F Murphy Elem School at (630) 985-3797 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7700 Larchwood Ln
Woodridge, IL 60517-2834
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WILLIAM F MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Woodridge, IL with about 403 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Woodridge SD 68
Total Students:
403
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 403 students

White
38.5%
Hispanic/Latino
37.2%
Black or African American
13.9%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian
4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.