Murdock-Portal Elementary

551 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Murdock-Portal Elementary School is a public school located in the Cupertino Union School District in San Jose, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus environment emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous instructional programs with opportunities for social-emotional growth and creative exploration.

The school is known for its strong partnership with parents and the surrounding neighborhood, often citing active community involvement as a cornerstone of its success. With a diverse student population, Murdock-Portal utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs, supported by dedicated staff and a range of enrichment programs. Its location in the Silicon Valley area also helps it maintain a high standard of educational resources, preparing students effectively for the transition to middle school and beyond.

551

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murdock-Portal Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	4
Asian	479
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
479 (86.9%)
Two or More
60 (10.9%)
White
6 (1.1%)
Hispanic
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Cupertino Union
Phone:	(408)973-8191
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 96

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 84