1. Home
  2. Arkansas
  3. Murfreesboro
  4. South Pike County School District
  5. Murfreesboro Elementary School

Murfreesboro Elementary School

Summary:

Murfreesboro Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 358 students in grades K-6 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, which is part of the South Pike County School District. This school consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics proficiency, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Murfreesboro Elementary School's test scores are particularly strong, with 42.2% of students proficient in Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school also outperforms most nearby schools, such as Joann Walters Elementary (34.7% proficient) and Randy Hughes Elementary (17.5% proficient), in Mathematics and Science. However, some nearby schools, like Centerpoint Elementary and Kirby Elementary, have higher English Language Arts and Reading proficiency rates in certain grade levels.

Murfreesboro Elementary School's student-teacher ratio ranges from 10.5 to 12.3 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 13.5 to 15.7 students per teacher. Additionally, the school spends $9,988 per student, which is higher than the spending at most of the nearby schools, which range from $6,587 to $9,199 per student. While Murfreesboro Elementary School faces challenges common to many schools in the region with high poverty rates, the school has shown a trend of improvement over time and outperforms most of its nearby counterparts.


Detail:

Public K-6

 605 Thrid Ave
       Murfreesboro, AR  71958

(870) 285-2193

District: South Pike County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,988 Help


Students who attend Murfreesboro Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Murfreesboro High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Two or more races:
5.3%
Hispanic:
4.5%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76% Help


 See top rated Arkansas elementary schools

 Compare Murfreesboro Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Murfreesboro Elementary School ranks better than 59.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.9. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 76% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murfreesboro Elementary School is 10.5. (See more...)
Help
Compare Murfreesboro Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murfreesboro Elementary School is $9,988.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Murfreesboro Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Pike County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Pike County School District 79th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Murfreesboro Elementary School?

Rank History for Murfreesboro Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.12 165th 411 59.9%
2006 42.07 274th 402 31.8%
2007 53.49 235th 440 46.6%
2008 45.44 291st 439 33.7%
2009 48.53 273rd 445 38.7%
2010 39.16 337th 457 26.3%
2011 36.03 355th 471 24.6%
2012 17.00 421st 468 10.0%
2013 26.28 401st 476 15.8%
2014 32.91 371st 471 21.2%
2015 13.57 437th 466 6.2%
2016 40.55 333rd 494 32.6%
2017 35.35 340th 485 29.9%
2018 51.10 249th 480 48.1%
2019 52.29 261st 488 46.5%
2021 59.46 210th 496 57.7%
2022 77.51 95th 487 80.5%
2023 73.38 124th 492 74.8%
2024 60.90 201st 497 59.6%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Murfreesboro Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    







Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Murfreesboro Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Murfreesboro Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Murfreesboro Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 297 25 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1989 293 23 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 316
1990 308 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1991 290 29 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 320
1992 283 27 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1993 282 29 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1994 292 29 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1995 257 31 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1996 257 31 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1997 257 35 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1998 246 24 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 267 29 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 309
2000 257 15 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 280
2001 254 20 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 281
2002 244 18 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 270
2003 244 18 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 270
2004 274 16 0 9 3 n/a n/a 0 302
2005 262 16 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 290
2006 252 14 1 7 5 n/a n/a 0 279
2007 234 10 1 9 5 n/a n/a 0 259
2008 247 10 0 12 5 n/a n/a 0 274
2009 248 8 0 10 4 n/a n/a 0 270
2010 259 10 1 17 1 1 6 0 295
2011 245 11 1 12 1 0 8 0 278
2012 274 12 0 11 1 0 7 0 305
2013 270 16 0 10 0 0 5 0 301
2014 277 9 0 12 0 0 4 0 302
2015 271 9 0 14 2 0 3 0 299
2016 262 15 0 16 0 0 8 0 301
2017 257 20 0 18 1 0 6 0 302
2018 270 21 0 16 2 0 8 0 317
2019 259 16 0 17 5 0 9 0 306
2020 268 17 0 20 3 0 12 0 320
2021 270 13 0 26 2 0 14 0 325
2022 313 13 0 24 1 0 24 0 375
2023 311 11 0 16 1 0 19 0 358

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Murfreesboro Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 17.3 18.6 n/a
1989 316 17.0 18.5 n/a
1990 331 21.0 15.7 29
1991 320 19.4 16.4 31.3
1992 310 18.6 16.6 31.3
1993 311 18.0 17.3 31.8
1994 325 19.0 17.1 34.8
1995 290 18.2 15.9 36.9
1996 290 18.2 15.9 36.9
1997 294 18.2 16.2 35.7
1998 277 18.2 15.2 35.7
1999 309 16.1 19.2 37.5
2000 280 22.0 12.7 38.2
2001 281 24.0 11.7 49.8
2002 270 22.0 12.3 45.6
2003 270 22.0 12.3 45.6
2004 302 24.0 12.6 54
2005 290 25.0 11.6 48.6
2006 279 23.0 12.1 55.6
2007 259 23.0 11.3 64.9
2008 274 25.0 11.0 55.1
2009 270 25.0 10.8 52.2
2010 295 25.6 11.8 59
2011 278 25.7 10.7 68.3
2012 305 29.2 10.4 66.2
2013 301 29.0 10.3 66.4
2014 302 26.4 11.4 73.2
2015 299 27.0 11.0 69.6
2016 301 26.0 11.5 76.1
2017 302 26.8 11.2 50
2018 317 28.1 11.2 45.4
2019 306 29.4 10.3 76.8
2020 320 29.4 10.8 76.3
2021 325 26.3 12.3 74.2
2022 375 32.0 11.7 73.9
2023 358 34.0 10.5 76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Murfreesboro Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 17.3 18.6 n/a
1989 316 17.0 18.5 n/a
1990 331 21.0 15.7 29
1991 320 19.4 16.4 31.3
1992 310 18.6 16.6 31.3
1993 311 18.0 17.3 31.8
1994 325 19.0 17.1 34.8
1995 290 18.2 15.9 36.9
1996 290 18.2 15.9 36.9
1997 294 18.2 16.2 35.7
1998 277 18.2 15.2 35.7
1999 309 16.1 19.2 37.5
2000 280 22.0 12.7 38.2
2001 281 24.0 11.7 49.8
2002 270 22.0 12.3 45.6
2003 270 22.0 12.3 45.6
2004 302 24.0 12.6 54
2005 290 25.0 11.6 48.6
2006 279 23.0 12.1 55.6
2007 259 23.0 11.3 64.9
2008 274 25.0 11.0 55.1
2009 270 25.0 10.8 52.2
2010 295 25.6 11.8 59
2011 278 25.7 10.7 68.3
2012 305 29.2 10.4 66.2
2013 301 29.0 10.3 66.4
2014 302 26.4 11.4 73.2
2015 299 27.0 11.0 69.6
2016 301 26.0 11.5 76.1
2017 302 26.8 11.2 50
2018 317 28.1 11.2 45.4
2019 306 29.4 10.3 76.8
2020 320 29.4 10.8 76.3
2021 325 26.3 12.3 74.2
2022 375 32.0 11.7 73.9
2023 358 34.0 10.5 76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Murfreesboro Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,867 (18.7%) $8,120 (81.3%) $9,988

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Murfreesboro Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 261st of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 124th of 492 Elementary schools
 28.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Murfreesboro Elementary School)8278.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English (South Pike County School District)83.778.7
 5%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Murfreesboro Elementary School)61.572.3
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Math (South Pike County School District)63.372.3
 9%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Murfreesboro Elementary School)48.751.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Science (South Pike County School District)53.151.1
 2%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Murfreesboro Elementary School)4151.1
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (South Pike County School District)44.951.1
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Murfreesboro Elementary School)69.666
 3.6%
   4th Grade English (South Pike County School District)73.866
 7.8%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Murfreesboro Elementary School)52.258
 5.8%
   4th Grade Math (South Pike County School District)49.258
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Murfreesboro Elementary School)43.438
 5.4%
   4th Grade Science (South Pike County School District)44.238
 6.2%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Murfreesboro Elementary School)52.250
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (South Pike County School District)54.150
 4.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Murfreesboro Elementary School)6370.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade English (South Pike County School District)7070.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Murfreesboro Elementary School)34.859.3
 24.5%
   5th Grade Math (South Pike County School District)38.459.3
 20.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Murfreesboro Elementary School)34.838.9
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (South Pike County School District)38.338.9
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Murfreesboro Elementary School)3742.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade Reading (South Pike County School District)36.642.6
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Murfreesboro Elementary School)71.567.4
 4.1%
   6th Grade English (South Pike County School District)76.867.4
 9.4%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Murfreesboro Elementary School)61.958.7
 3.2%
   6th Grade Math (South Pike County School District)66.158.7
 7.4%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Murfreesboro Elementary School)45.252.2
 7%
   6th Grade Science (South Pike County School District)5052.2
 2.2%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Murfreesboro Elementary School)42.943.4
 0.5%
   6th Grade Reading (South Pike County School District)46.443.4
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students306358
 17%
African American1611
 31.3%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian00
Hispanic1716
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White259311
 20.1%
Two or More Races919
 111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.8%76%
 0.8%

Schools Near Murfreesboro Elementary School








Frequently Asked Questions about Murfreesboro Elementary School

Murfreesboro Elementary School ranks 201st of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Murfreesboro Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Murfreesboro High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended Murfreesboro Elementary School.

Students at Murfreesboro Elementary School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.


Rate Murfreesboro Elementary School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

ARArkansas Elementary School Rankings

ARArkansas District Rankings

Schools in Murfreesboro, AR

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Murfreesboro Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 191 milliseconds.