Murphy Elementary

315 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906

www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/mes/

536 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Murphy Elementary School, located at 315 Valley River Avenue in Murphy, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cherokee County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment for young students in the region. The school emphasizes core academic excellence while aiming to build a strong community spirit, focusing on the developmental needs of children in the elementary grades to prepare them for future academic success.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Cherokee County Schools system, which prioritizes student-centered instruction and local community engagement. Through its official website, Murphy Elementary maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians, offering resources regarding school calendars, academic programs, and staff information. By blending traditional curriculum standards with a focus on student well-being, the school serves as a vital anchor for the families of Murphy, helping to shape the educational trajectory of the community’s youngest learners.

536

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murphy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	17
Black	15
Asian	7
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
459 (85.6 %)
Two or More
36 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.2 %)
Black
15 (2.8 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Cherokee County Schools
Phone:	(828)837-2424
Website:	http://www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/mes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	464
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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 79