Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 serves 880 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8's student population of 880 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Charles Q Murphree Pk-8?
880 students attend Charles Q Murphree Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Q Murphree Pk-8?
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 offer ?
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 part of?
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 is part of El Paso Independent School District.
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