Webb A Murray Elementary

3901 Section House Road
Hickory, NC 28601

www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Murray/default.aspx

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Webb A. Murray Elementary School is a public school located in Hickory, North Carolina, serving students within the Catawba County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging a variety of instructional methods, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

In addition to its core curriculum, Webb A. Murray Elementary prioritizes the development of a positive school culture where students feel encouraged and challenged. The faculty and staff focus on collaborative teaching strategies and clear communication with families to ensure each child receives the necessary support to thrive. Through various extracurricular activities and academic initiatives, the school seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses both the intellectual and social-emotional needs of its learners.

389

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Webb A Murray Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	182
Black	41
Asian	29
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Hispanic
182 (46.8 %)
White
113 (29.0 %)
Black
41 (10.5 %)
Asian
29 (7.5 %)
Two or More
23 (5.9 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)256-2196
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Murray/default.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 56