Murdock Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/Murdock/

847 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Murdock Elementary School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Cobb County School District. Situated in the East Cobb area, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic excellence. It consistently maintains a reputation for high student achievement and dedicated faculty, offering a robust curriculum that balances core subjects with a focus on character development and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Murdock Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by providing various extracurricular opportunities, school clubs, and community engagement initiatives. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and strong community support, which help enhance the learning environment. With its commitment to providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, Murdock Elementary remains a focal point for families in the 30062 zip code seeking a high-quality educational foundation for their children.

847

Total Students

61.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murdock Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	89
Black	63
Asian	167
Two or More	67
American Indian	2

White
459 (54.2%)
Asian
167 (19.7%)
Hispanic
89 (10.5%)
Two or More
67 (7.9%)
Black
63 (7.4%)
American Indian
2 (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:	No
District:	Cobb County
Phone:	(770)509-5071
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Murdock/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 12

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 152

Grade 4 164

Grade 5 170

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Murdock Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	134
Grade 3	152
Grade 4	164
Grade 5	170

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Murdock Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	394	46.5%
Male	453	53.5%

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