MURRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MURRAY ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOBBS school district, located in HOBBS, NM with about 528 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, MURRAY ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MURRAY ELEMENTARY School, located at 510 N. Dal Paso St. in Hobbs, New Mexico, is a public institution serving the educational needs of students in the Hobbs Municipal School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment designed to support the academic and social development of elementary-aged children. Its mission aligns with the district's broader goals of fostering student achievement and preparing young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of the Hobbs school system, which emphasizes community involvement and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through its official website, MURRAY ELEMENTARY provides resources for parents and students, including information on school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential skills and reach their full potential within the Hobbs educational framework.

For more information, contact MURRAY ELEMENTARY at (575) 433-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

510 N DAL PASO ST
HOBBS, NM 88240
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MURRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOBBS, NM with about 528 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HOBBS
Total Students:
528
Teachers:
29
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 528 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MURRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
80.3%
White
14.6%
Black or African American
4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.