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Murrieta Elementary

24725 Adams Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562Murrieta Valley Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
919
Students
Total enrolled
$14,310
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
27.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 76% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 919 students in grades KG–05 in Murrieta, California.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,310 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Murrieta Elementary is a large elementary in Murrieta, California, serving grades KG–05 with 919 students. The district invests $14,310 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 27.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Murrieta Elementary

919
Total Students
27.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
59%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution448 male · 471 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility59%
National avg 52% · 540 students
Student Composition
36%
44%
9%
Asian4%
White36%
Hispanic / Latino44%
Black7%
Multiracial9%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060002909507

Academic Outcomes at Murrieta Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 22th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92562

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,310Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,310
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,296
Student Support$2,719
Administration$1,717
Operations$2,146
Other$1,431
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,310 spent per student, an estimated $6,339 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
34%
State government
57.2%
Local (property tax)
33.5%
Federal programs
9.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 27.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cole Canyon ElementaryLisa J. Mails ElementaryAlta Murrieta ElementaryDaniel N. Buchanan Elementary
+6 more
↓
Middle
Thompson MiddleDorothy McElhinney MiddleShivela MiddleWarm Springs Middle
↓
High School
Vista Murrieta HighMurrieta Valley HighMurrieta Mesa HighMurrieta Options Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyRiverside County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMurrieta Valley Unified →
Phone: (951)696-1401
NCES ID: 060002909507
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Murrieta seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Murrieta Valley Unified
High
Vista Murrieta High
3,493 students · 09–12
46% FRL
High
Murrieta Valley High
2,230 students · 09–12
● 39 opp42% FRL
High
Murrieta Mesa High
2,178 students · 09–12
● 39 opp51% FRL
Mid
Thompson Middle
1,557 students · 06–08
● 39 opp44% FRL
Mid
Dorothy McElhinney Middle
1,396 students · 06–08
44% FRL
Mid
Shivela Middle
1,230 students · 06–08
● 39 opp58% FRL
Elem
Cole Canyon Elementary
1,047 students · KG–05
● 39 opp33% FRL
Elem
Lisa J. Mails Elementary
1,019 students · KG–05
37% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
24725 Adams Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.