K. T. Murphy School

www.ktmurphy.org/

390 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

K. T. Murphy Elementary School, located on Horton Street in Stamford, Connecticut, is a neighborhood school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Stamford Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its inclusive community, working closely with families to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing a balanced approach to literacy and mathematics while integrating technology into the classroom. Beyond core academics, K. T. Murphy encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and school-wide events that promote character building and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between staff, parents, and the local community, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates the unique background of every student.

390

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for K. T. Murphy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	250
Black	46
Asian	32
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
250 (64.1%)
White
52 (13.3%)
Black
46 (11.8%)
Asian
32 (8.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Stamford School District
Phone:	(203)977-4516
Website:	http://www.ktmurphy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 58

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 68