Murray-massenburg Elementary School serves 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Murray-massenburg Elementary School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
517 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Murray-massenburg Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
41%
24%
White
25%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Murray-massenburg Elementary School?
517 students attend Murray-massenburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Murray-massenburg Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murray-massenburg Elementary School?
Murray-massenburg Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Murray-massenburg Elementary School offer ?
Murray-massenburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Murray-massenburg Elementary School part of?
Murray-massenburg Elementary School is part of Durham School District.
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