King-Murphy Elementary School

151 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

King-Murphy Elementary School, located in Evergreen, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Clear Creek School District. Situated in a scenic mountain setting, the school is known for its strong focus on community, personalized learning, and a supportive academic environment that caters to the unique needs of students living in the high-altitude foothills. The school emphasizes small class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere, fostering strong relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and local families.

Beyond its core curriculum, King-Murphy is recognized for its commitment to holistic development, often integrating place-based learning that utilizes the surrounding natural environment. By promoting a blend of academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students to be successful, well-rounded individuals within the larger Clear Creek community. Its location and culture make it a hallmark of the district’s efforts to provide high-quality education in a rural, yet accessible, mountain setting.

151

Total Students

11.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King-Murphy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
135 (89.4%)
Hispanic
8 (5.3%)
Two or More
5 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (1.3%)
Black
1 (0.7%)

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:	No
District:	Clear Creek School District No. Re-1
Phone:	(303)670-0005
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 25