Murray Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Murray, Kentucky 42071 · Murray Independent
#19 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#6100 of 50,301 nationally
About Murray Elementary School
Murray Elementary School is a public elementary located in Murray, in the Murray Independent school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–3. In 2025 it enrolled 589 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 19th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 589.
There are 10 schools in Murray; Murray Elementary School ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
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 Murray Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Murray Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Murray High School
Murray · Public high · Grades 9–12
607 students · 813 m away
Murray Preschool Head Start
Murray · Public other · Grades PK–PK
105 students · 817 m away
Murray Middle School
Murray · Public middle · Grades 4–8
645 students · 1.5 km away
Calloway County High School
Murray · Public high · Grades 9–12
824 students · 1.8 km away
Calloway County Preschool Center
Murray · Public other · Grades PK–PK
167 students · 1.8 km away
Calloway County Middle School
Murray · Public middle · Grades 6–8
607 students · 2.0 km away
North Calloway Elementary School
Murray · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students · 5.0 km away
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
Murray · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students · 5.8 km away
East Calloway Elementary School
Murray · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students · 7.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Belfry Elementary
Belfry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
Foster Heights Elementary School
Bardstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students
Old Mill Elementary School
Mount Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students
Crossroads Elementary School
Cold Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
Brenda Cowan Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
Eisenhower Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Murray Elementary School a good school?
Murray Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 78.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #19 of 707 in Kentucky. 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 Murray Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Murray Elementary School ranks #19 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #6100 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Murray Elementary School?
Murray Elementary School had 589 students in 2025.
Is Murray Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Murray Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Murray Elementary School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Murray Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.