Murphy Ranch Elementary

www.ewcsd.org

466 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Murphy Ranch Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in Whittier, California, operating under the East Whittier City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of strong character traits in its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by balancing traditional core subjects with social-emotional growth and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent community, which work together to create an enriching educational experience. As part of the East Whittier City School District, Murphy Ranch benefits from a structured framework that promotes instructional excellence and the integration of modern educational tools. With its focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning, the school serves as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, striving to provide a safe, nurturing space where every child can reach their full potential.

466

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

28.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murphy Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	328
Black	3
Asian	31
Two or More	40

Hispanic
328 (70.4%)
White
64 (13.7%)
Two or More
40 (8.6%)
Asian
31 (6.7%)
Black
3 (0.6%)

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:	East Whittier City Elementary
Phone:	(562)789-2150
Website:	http://www.ewcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 66

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 98