Elmwood-Murdock Elem School in Elmwood, NE

At a glance

Reported students

301

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

21.92

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Nebraska elementary enrollment

53rd percentile

Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

253

Elmwood-Murdock Elem School: 301 reported students.

State peer staffing position

55th percentile

13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 328
Teachers (FTE): 21
Student–teacher ratio: 15.6:1

What the reported data says about Elmwood-Murdock Elem School

Elmwood-Murdock Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Elmwood. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools. NCES reports 301 students for 2024–25.

Among 530 elementary schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 286 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Nebraska median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (98.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Elmwood-Murdock Elem School

1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.66 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 10.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 16.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.66
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White98.3%
Hispanic1%
Black0%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Elmwood-Murdock Jr/Sr High Sch

High · Grades 07–12

205 reported students

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Public schools near Elmwood-Murdock Elem School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Elmwood-Murdock Jr/Sr High Sch High · Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools	07–12	205	5.7 mi
Eagle Elementary School Elementary · Waverly School District 145	PK–05	264	6.9 mi
Weeping Water Elementary School Elementary · Weeping Water Public Schools	PK–05	158	8.5 mi
Weeping Water High School High · Weeping Water Public Schools	09–12	86	8.5 mi
Weeping Water Middle School Middle · Weeping Water Public Schools	06–08	54	8.5 mi

Frequently asked questions about Elmwood-Murdock Elem School

What grades does Elmwood-Murdock Elem School serve?

Elmwood-Murdock Elem School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools.

How many students attend Elmwood-Murdock Elem School?

Elmwood-Murdock Elem School reported 301 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 328 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Elmwood-Murdock Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 301 students and 21.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Elmwood-Murdock Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Elmwood-Murdock Elem School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Elmwood-Murdock Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

16.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Elmwood-Murdock Elem School in?

Elmwood-Murdock Elem School is part of Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools, based in Murdock, NE, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Elmwood-Murdock Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elmwood-Murdock Jr/Sr High Sch (5.7 mi), Eagle Elementary School (6.9 mi), Weeping Water Elementary School (8.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.