Murphey Candler Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lithonia, Georgia 30038 · DeKalb County
#1249 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#47969 of 50,301 nationally
About Murphey Candler Elementary School
Murphey Candler Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lithonia, in the DeKalb County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 512 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1249th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 512.
There are 20 schools in Lithonia; Murphey Candler Elementary School ranks 12th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)14%
- Reading proficiency (30%)20%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Murphey Candler Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 14%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Murphey Candler Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic
Lithonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,224 students · 338 m away
Flat Rock Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
977 students · 3.1 km away
Salem Middle School
Lithonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students · 5.0 km away
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Lithonia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
268 students · 5.4 km away
Fairington Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students · 6.1 km away
Shoal Creek Elementary School
Conyers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students · 6.1 km away
Stoneview Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
782 students · 6.3 km away
Browns Mill Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students · 6.4 km away
Lorraine Elementary School
Stockbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students · 6.6 km away
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
Lithonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,370 students · 6.7 km away
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Villa Rica Elementary School
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Big Shanty Elementary School
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Mason Creek Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Murphey Candler Elementary School a good school?
Murphey Candler Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 14.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1249 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Murphey Candler Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Murphey Candler Elementary School ranks #1249 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #47969 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Murphey Candler Elementary School?
Murphey Candler Elementary School had 512 students in 2025.
Is Murphey Candler Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Murphey Candler Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Murphey Candler Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Murphey Candler Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.