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W J Murphy Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 1–5
Round Lake Park, Illinois · Round Lake CUSD 116
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students414
Student:Teacher12.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo
W J Murphy Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
414
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
84%+30.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

W J Murphy Elem School is a public primary serving grades 1–5 in Round Lake Park, Illinois. The school enrolls 414 students. It is part of the Round Lake CUSD 116 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span1–5
DistrictRound Lake CUSD 116
County17097
CityRound Lake Park
ZIP60073
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173499003670

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment414
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino80.8%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
80.8%
Black
1.1%
Asian
8.0%
Two+
2.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %84%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)