ELMWOOD-MURDOCK JR/SR HIGH SCH

168 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Elmwood-Murdock Jr/Sr High School, located in Murdock, Nebraska, serves students in grades 7 through 12 as a core component of the Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools district. Situated in a rural community, the school emphasizes a close-knit environment where educators aim to foster strong relationships with students to support both academic growth and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of core academic requirements and various elective opportunities tailored to a smaller student population.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the social and community life of the surrounding area, anchored by a robust extracurricular program. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of athletics, fine arts, and student organizations, which help promote school spirit and instill a sense of pride within the community. By combining traditional academic standards with a supportive, small-town atmosphere, Elmwood-Murdock Jr/Sr High School focuses on helping its students become well-rounded individuals ready for the challenges of life after graduation.

168

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELMWOOD-MURDOCK JR/SR HIGH SCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Asian	4

White
162 (96.4 %)
Asian
4 (2.4 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ELMWOOD-MURDOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)867-2341
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
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

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 29

Grade 9 29

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 19