Mary T. Murphy School

www.branfordschools.org/o/murphy-elementary

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Mary T. Murphy School is a public elementary school located in Branford, Connecticut, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Branford Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, where faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become curious, lifelong learners.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, integrating core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities that help prepare children for their future educational journeys. With a focus on character development and student engagement, Mary T. Murphy School utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to challenge students while ensuring they feel safe and valued. By maintaining a strong partnership with the local community, the school strives to provide the resources and environment necessary for every student to achieve their full potential.

318

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary T. Murphy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	72
Black	12
Asian	46
Two or More	21

White
167 (52.5%)
Hispanic
72 (22.6%)
Asian
46 (14.5%)
Two or More
21 (6.6%)
Black
12 (3.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Branford School District
Phone:	(203)483-1832
Website:	http://www.branfordschools.org/o/murphy-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 24

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 59