Murray Elementary School

111 Broach Ave
Murray, KY 42071

544 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Murray Elementary School, located at 111 Broach Avenue in Murray, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Murray Independent School District. As a primary educational institution in the region, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth, aiming to prepare its student body for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its integration into the tight-knit Murray community. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum and leveraging the resources of the local district, Murray Elementary strives to provide high-quality instruction tailored to the diverse needs of its students. Its presence in the heart of Murray allows it to maintain strong partnerships with local families and stakeholders, creating a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes student success and holistic development.

544

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murray Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	41
Black	30
Asian	7
Two or More	29
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
432 (79.4 %)
Hispanic
41 (7.5 %)
Black
30 (5.5 %)
Two or More
29 (5.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Murray Independent
Phone:	(270)753-5022
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 141

Grade 1 141

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 145