IndianaSchoolsMurdock Elementary School

Murdock Elementary School

PublicGrades 04
Lafayette, Indiana · Lafayette School Corporation
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students232
Student:Teacher14.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 448
232
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
80%+29.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Murdock Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–4 in Lafayette, Indiana. The school enrolls 232 students. It is part of the Lafayette School Corporation district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

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

Strengths

Intimate school community
232 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictLafayette School Corporation
County18157
CityLafayette
ZIP47904
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180540000972

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment232

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

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 %80%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)