Murray Hill Elementary School (Closed 2009)

400 W 3rd
Chanute, KS 66720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Murray Hill Elementary School serves 239 students in grades 1-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Murray Hill Elementary School?
239 students attend Murray Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Murray Hill Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murray Hill Elementary School?
Murray Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Murray Hill Elementary School offer ?
Murray Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Murray Hill Elementary School part of?
Murray Hill Elementary School is part of Chanute Public Schools.

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