Kenneth Murphy School

11315 W Wadsworth Rd
Beach Park, IL 60099

361 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

361

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenneth Murphy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	180
Black	93
Asian	10
Two or More	18
American Indian	4

Hispanic
180 (49.9 %)
Black
93 (25.8 %)
White
56 (15.5 %)
Two or More
18 (5.0 %)
Asian
10 (2.8 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)

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:	No
District:	Beach Park CCSD 3
Phone:	(847)599-5060
Website:	http://bpd3.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 58

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 2