John Murdy Elementary

14851 Donegal Dr.
Garden Grove, CA 92844

murdy.ggusd.us

689 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John Murdy Elementary School is a public school located in Garden Grove, California, serving students as part of the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the personal growth of its diverse student population. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking and collaborative skills.

Beyond academics, John Murdy Elementary places a high value on community and school culture. The staff works closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students feel welcomed and challenged. By offering a variety of programs and resources, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is provided the tools necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. For more detailed information regarding their programs, calendar, and staff, interested parties can visit their official district webpage.

689

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Murdy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	89
Asian	548
Two or More	35

Asian
548 (79.5%)
Hispanic
89 (12.9%)
Two or More
35 (5.1%)
White
17 (2.5%)

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:	N/A
District:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6405
Website:	http://murdy.ggusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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

Kindergarten 140

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 99