School Overview
Heights-Murray Elementary School is a public school located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. As a community-centered institution, it strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success by fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, which prioritizes technological integration, student safety, and equitable access to educational resources. Beyond the standard curriculum, Heights-Murray Elementary typically engages students through various school activities, parent-teacher partnerships, and district-wide initiatives designed to improve literacy and student performance. By maintaining a structured and collaborative environment, the school serves as a vital resource for the families of Wilkes-Barre, helping children build the necessary skills to transition effectively into middle school.
838
Total Students
49.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heights/Murray El Sch
Demographic Student Count
White95
Hispanic506
Black151
Asian3
Two or More78
American Indian5
  • Hispanic
    506 (60.4%)
  • Black
    151 (18.0%)
  • White
    95 (11.3%)
  • Two or More
    78 (9.3%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
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: Wilkes-Barre Area SD
Phone: (570)826-7256
Website: http://www.wbasd.k12.pa.us/heightsmurrayelementary_home.aspx
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 159
Grade 1 152
Grade 2 151
Grade 3 135
Grade 4 103
Grade 5 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heights/Murray El Sch
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten159
Grade 1152
Grade 2151
Grade 3135
Grade 4103
Grade 5138
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heights/Murray El Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43952.4%
Male39947.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)