Serving 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, King-murphy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: King-Murphy Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Evergreen, CO, covering approximately 396.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 15.4 miles to the edge of the zone and up to 27.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
King-murphy Elementary School's student population of 151 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
King-murphy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King-murphy Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1063 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King-murphy Elementary School's ranking?
King-murphy Elementary School is ranked #1063 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are King-murphy Elementary School often compared to?
King-murphy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carlson Elementary School, Clear Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend King-murphy Elementary School?
151 students attend King-murphy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of King-murphy Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King-murphy Elementary School?
King-murphy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does King-murphy Elementary School offer ?
King-murphy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is King-murphy Elementary School part of?
King-murphy Elementary School is part of Clear Creek School District No. Re-1.
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