Emma Murphy Elementary School

www.hadleymurphy.com

388 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emma Murphy Elementary School is located in Metamora, Michigan, and serves as a key component of the Dryden Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic growth and character development. As part of a smaller school district, Emma Murphy benefits from a tight-knit community atmosphere where teachers and staff prioritize personalized attention to help students build a strong educational foundation.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity and collaboration among its pupils. Beyond core academics, the institution often integrates various extracurricular opportunities and community-focused initiatives to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and social-emotional learning, Emma Murphy Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into the upper elementary and middle school years.

388

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emma Murphy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	21
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
351 (90.5 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.4 %)
Two or More
10 (2.6 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Lapeer Community Schools
Phone:	(810)538-2345
Website:	http://www.hadleymurphy.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 61

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 67