School Overview
Murphy Elementary School, located at 4350 Valley View Rd. in El Sobrante, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. As part of a larger district, it aims to foster student growth through a combination of classroom instruction and community engagement, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

The campus is situated in a residential area of El Sobrante, offering a local learning hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the West Contra Costa district, Murphy Elementary typically emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and meeting the diverse needs of its student population. Prospective parents or community members interested in the school’s specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or current performance metrics are encouraged to consult the West Contra Costa Unified School District’s official website or the California Department of Education’s school profile page for the most up-to-date information.
460
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murphy Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White38
Hispanic232
Black64
Asian79
Two or More38
American Indian3
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    232 (50.7%)
  • Asian
    79 (17.2%)
  • Black
    64 (14.0%)
  • White
    38 (8.3%)
  • Two or More
    38 (8.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: West Contra Costa Unified
Phone: (510)231-1427
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 219
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 82
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 96
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 67
Grade 5 62
Grade 6 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Murphy Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten96
Grade 158
Grade 269
Grade 363
Grade 467
Grade 562
Grade 645
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Murphy Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23350.7%
Male22548.9%
Not Specified20.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)