Murrieta Elementary

www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/murrieta

893 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Murrieta Elementary School, located on Adams Avenue in Murrieta, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. As one of the long-standing institutions in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. It provides a comprehensive elementary curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and the arts.

The school is known for its strong connection to the local community and its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern pedagogical strategies, Murrieta Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong partnership with parents and guardians. Through its academic programs and school-wide initiatives, the institution works to cultivate a sense of belonging and a lifelong love of learning in every student who walks through its doors.

893

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murrieta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	433
Black	53
Asian	33
Two or More	76
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
433 (48.5%)
White
293 (32.8%)
Two or More
76 (8.5%)
Black
53 (5.9%)
Asian
33 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Murrieta Valley Unified
Phone:	(951)696-1401
Website:	http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/murrieta
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	893
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	381
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	155

* 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 178

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 172

Grade 4 151

Grade 5 153