MURRAY ELEMENTARY

mur.hobbsschools.net/

422 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Murray Elementary School, located at 510 N. Dal Paso St. in Hobbs, New Mexico, is a public institution serving the educational needs of students in the Hobbs Municipal School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment designed to support the academic and social development of elementary-aged children. Its mission aligns with the district's broader goals of fostering student achievement and preparing young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of the Hobbs school system, which emphasizes community involvement and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through its official website, Murray Elementary provides resources for parents and students, including information on school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential skills and reach their full potential within the Hobbs educational framework.

422

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MURRAY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	347
Black	17
Two or More	3

Hispanic
347 (82.2%)
White
55 (13.0%)
Black
17 (4.0%)
Two or More
3 (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:	HOBBS
Phone:	(575)433-2700
Website:	http://mur.hobbsschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 55

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MURRAY ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MURRAY ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	46%
Male	228	54%

Elementary School K - 5th