Murdock Elementary School

Summary:

Murdock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lafayette, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Lafayette School Corporation district.

Murdock Elementary has a diverse student population, with 44.8% White, 20.8% African American, 20.8% Hispanic, and 12% two or more races. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with 32.95% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts, higher than the district average, but 40.91% proficient or better in ILEARN/Math, lower than the state average. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.8% and a large percentage of 80% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Edgelea Elementary (64.55%) and Wyandotte Elementary (32.3%).

Murdock Elementary's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high ranking of 100 out of 1,027 Indiana elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 637 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024. This inconsistency suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining a consistently high level of academic achievement. The high percentage of students from low-income families at Murdock could be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address the underlying socioeconomic factors and ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public K-4

 2100 Cason St
       Lafayette, IN  47904


(765) 771-6120

District: Lafayette School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
637th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,807 Help


Students who attend Murdock Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
    Lafayette Tecumseh Junior High School
High:    Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  250

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.8%
African American:
20.8%
Hispanic:
20.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Murdock Elementary School ranks worse than 63.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Lafayette School Corporation District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Murdock Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.8%), African American (20.8%), Hispanic (20.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murdock Elementary School is 14.4. 4 elementary schools in the Lafayette School Corporation District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Murdock Elementary School employs 17.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murdock Elementary School is $10,807, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Lafayette School Corporation District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lafayette School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette School Corporation 228th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Murdock Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 25.07 808th 959 15.7%
2006 20.49 843rd 961 12.3%
2007 10.49 919th 985 6.7%
2008 15.14 911th 996 8.5%
2009 30.13 790th 1003 21.2%
2010 24.20 846th 1009 16.2%
2011 71.01 279th 1025 72.8%
2012 86.08 54th 1015 94.7%
2013 89.68 14th 1035 98.6%
2014 80.27 139th 1036 86.6%
2015 82.38 121st 1040 88.4%
2016 65.38 387th 1046 63.0%
2017 74.14 248th 1033 76.0%
2018 85.44 100th 1027 90.3%
2019 65.35 356th 1031 65.5%
2021 47.04 584th 1016 42.5%
2022 71.54 289th 1020 71.7%
2023 63.53 371st 1016 63.5%
2024 39.40 637th 1010 36.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Murdock Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 291 15 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1989 277 11 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1990 273 13 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1991 241 14 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1992 207 9 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1993 235 9 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1994 239 13 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 262
1995 248 18 2 11 0 n/a n/a 9 288
1996 248 18 2 11 0 n/a n/a 9 288
1997 245 9 2 10 0 n/a n/a 14 280
1998 243 23 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1999 216 20 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2000 225 15 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2001 218 12 3 29 2 n/a n/a 0 264
2002 176 12 0 24 2 n/a n/a 0 214
2003 176 12 0 24 2 n/a n/a 0 214
2004 163 15 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 205
2005 140 9 0 29 2 n/a n/a 0 180
2006 166 16 0 37 2 n/a n/a 0 221
2007 142 23 0 35 2 n/a n/a 15 217
2008 166 24 0 37 1 n/a n/a 22 250
2009 145 39 0 36 3 n/a n/a 18 241
2010 127 46 0 43 7 n/a n/a 31 254
2011 153 30 4 46 5 0 16 0 254
2012 143 19 2 63 2 0 20 0 249
2013 135 27 1 63 3 0 17 0 246
2014 133 37 1 72 0 0 12 0 255
2015 137 30 1 66 0 0 11 0 245
2016 130 44 0 82 0 0 18 0 274
2017 125 63 0 70 0 1 23 0 282
2018 118 45 0 64 1 1 26 0 255
2019 105 52 0 56 2 1 33 0 249
2020 100 64 0 55 0 1 24 0 244
2021 84 67 0 49 3 0 25 0 228
2022 112 45 0 57 3 0 30 0 247
2023 112 52 1 52 3 0 30 0 250

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 Murdock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 314 20.3 15.4 22.9
1989 293 19.5 15.0 25.3
1990 291 19.5 14.9 22
1991 265 17.8 14.8 23.8
1992 220 16.8 13.0 28.2
1993 248 16.1 15.4 32.7
1994 262 16.5 15.9 31.7
1995 288 17.1 16.8 38.4
1996 288 17.1 16.8 38.4
1997 280 17.1 16.4 48.1
1998 276 17.3 16.0 49.3
1999 254 16.0 15.9 53.5
2000 270 16.0 16.9 52.2
2001 264 15.8 16.7 55.3
2002 214 14.5 14.8 59.8
2003 214 14.5 14.8 59.8
2004 205 12.6 16.3 62
2005 180 12.6 14.3 63.9
2006 221 13.9 15.9 55.2
2007 217 n/a n/a 81.7
2008 250 16.0 15.6 75.9
2009 241 15.4 15.6 94.6
2010 254 16.2 15.6 97.8
2011 254 16.8 15.0 83.5
2012 249 17.0 14.6 80.3
2013 246 19.0 12.9 88.2
2014 255 17.6 14.4 90.2
2015 245 15.0 16.3 85.7
2016 274 18.0 15.2 83.6
2017 282 19.0 14.8 82.6
2018 255 22.0 11.5 86.3
2019 249 18.0 13.8 82.7
2020 244 17.0 14.3 77
2021 228 28.3 8.0 78.5
2022 247 17.8 13.8 74.1
2023 250 17.2 14.4 80

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 Murdock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 314 20.3 15.4 22.9
1989 293 19.5 15.0 25.3
1990 291 19.5 14.9 22
1991 265 17.8 14.8 23.8
1992 220 16.8 13.0 28.2
1993 248 16.1 15.4 32.7
1994 262 16.5 15.9 31.7
1995 288 17.1 16.8 38.4
1996 288 17.1 16.8 38.4
1997 280 17.1 16.4 48.1
1998 276 17.3 16.0 49.3
1999 254 16.0 15.9 53.5
2000 270 16.0 16.9 52.2
2001 264 15.8 16.7 55.3
2002 214 14.5 14.8 59.8
2003 214 14.5 14.8 59.8
2004 205 12.6 16.3 62
2005 180 12.6 14.3 63.9
2006 221 13.9 15.9 55.2
2007 217 n/a n/a 81.7
2008 250 16.0 15.6 75.9
2009 241 15.4 15.6 94.6
2010 254 16.2 15.6 97.8
2011 254 16.8 15.0 83.5
2012 249 17.0 14.6 80.3
2013 246 19.0 12.9 88.2
2014 255 17.6 14.4 90.2
2015 245 15.0 16.3 85.7
2016 274 18.0 15.2 83.6
2017 282 19.0 14.8 82.6
2018 255 22.0 11.5 86.3
2019 249 18.0 13.8 82.7
2020 244 17.0 14.3 77
2021 228 28.3 8.0 78.5
2022 247 17.8 13.8 74.1
2023 250 17.2 14.4 80

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Murdock Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,658 (13.9%) $10,261 (86.1%) $11,919
2020 $1,684 (14.8%) $9,692 (85.2%) $11,375
2021 $1,774 (15.8%) $9,436 (84.2%) $11,210
2022 $2,086 (19.3%) $8,721 (80.7%) $10,807

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Murdock Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 356th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 371st of 1016 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Murdock Elementary School)43.242.6
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette School Corporation)4335.8
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Murdock Elementary School)56.866
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Lafayette School Corporation)56.246.4
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Murdock Elementary School)6043.2
 16.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette School Corporation)49.835.2
 14.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Murdock Elementary School)75.661.4
 14.2%
   4th Grade Math (Lafayette School Corporation)55.843.8
 12%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Murdock Elementary School)48.927.9
 21%
   4th Grade Science (Lafayette School Corporation)38.725.9
 12.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students249250
 0.4%
African American5252
American Indian23
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic5652
 7.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White105112
 6.7%
Two or More Races3330
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.7%80%
 2.7%


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Students at Murdock Elementary School are 45% White, 21% African American, 21% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Murdock Elementary School ranks 637th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 250 students attended Murdock Elementary School.


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