Martins Creek Elementary

www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/mtc/

137 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Martins Creek Elementary/Middle School, located in Murphy, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the local Cherokee County community. As a combined school, it offers a continuous learning environment that spans from elementary grades through middle school, fostering a sense of consistency and academic growth for students as they progress toward high school. The school is committed to providing a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes foundational skills, social development, and preparation for future academic challenges.

Part of the Cherokee County Schools district, the institution utilizes its rural setting to create a close-knit school culture where students, staff, and families work collaboratively. The school focuses on delivering a balanced curriculum while utilizing its website as a primary communication tool to keep parents informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With its dedicated faculty and community-centered approach, Martins Creek strives to cultivate a positive educational experience for every student in the Murphy area.

137

Total Students

9.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martins Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	6
Black	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

White
122 (89.1%)
Hispanic
6 (4.4%)
Black
3 (2.2%)
Two or More
3 (2.2%)
American Indian
3 (2.2%)

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:	Cherokee County Schools
Phone:	(828)837-2831
Website:	http://www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/mtc/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 18

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 21