Murphy Elementary School

haslett.k12.mi.us

388 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Murphy Elementary School, located in Haslett, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Haslett Public Schools district. Situated on Lake Lansing Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive elementary education that prepares students for the transition to middle school. As part of a community-oriented district, Murphy Elementary emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment designed to foster curiosity and growth in its young student population.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Haslett educational system, which is well-regarded for its commitment to excellence and community engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, Murphy Elementary works to create a collaborative atmosphere involving teachers, staff, and families. For parents and community members interested in specific school programming, calendar events, or administrative updates, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at http://haslett.k12.mi.us.

388

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murphy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	33
Black	13
Asian	25
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
279 (71.9 %)
Two or More
37 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
33 (8.5 %)
Asian
25 (6.4 %)
Black
13 (3.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Haslett Public Schools
Phone:	(517)339-8253
Website:	http://haslett.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 105