MURCHISON EL
MURCHISON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MURCHISON ISD school district, located in MURCHISON, TX with about 166 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 15 teachers, MURCHISON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
MURCHISON ELementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Murchison, Texas, serving as a key educational institution within the Murchison Independent School District. Because it operates within a small-district setting, the school focuses on providing personalized attention to its students, typically emphasizing foundational academic skills, community involvement, and a supportive learning environment. As the primary elementary campus for the district, it plays a central role in the local community by fostering close relationships between educators, students, and families.
The school is committed to preparing its students for success in higher grade levels through a structured curriculum that meets Texas state educational standards. While Murchison ISD is compact, the elementary school works to leverage its small size to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students can develop socially and academically. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or administrative policies can find current information and contact details through their official district website at [http://www.murchisonisd.com](http://www.murchisonisd.com).
For more information, contact MURCHISON EL at (903) 469-3636 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MURCHISON, TX 75778-9767
(903) 469-3636
http://www.murchisonisd.com
MURCHISON EL is a public Title I school in MURCHISON, TX with about 166 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MURCHISON ISD
- Total Students:
- 166
- Teachers:
- 15.21
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 166 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MURCHISON EL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.