Murphey Candler Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Lithonia, GA Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA SchoolScore™ B (75.5)
  • 512 Students
  • 39.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (678)676-9102 Phone
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Murphey Candler Elementary School
Lithonia, GA 30038
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (75.5)
512
Students
39.0
Teachers
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
(678)676-9102
Phone

Murphey Candler Elementary School is a public school administered by the DeKalb County district in Lithonia, GEORGIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 512 students enrolled; a 13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
512.0
State avg: 608.0
▼ 16% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.13:1
State avg: 13.3:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 74.2%
▲ 35% worse
School Details
School Name
Murphey Candler Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
130174000709
State School ID
GA-644-4052
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
6775 S Goddard Rd
City
Lithonia
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
30038
County
DeKalb County
Metro Area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
1304
State Leg. Upper
13010
State Leg. Lower
13091
Latitude
33.651
Longitude
-84.1274
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
512
Total Students
👩‍🏫
39.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
39.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)39.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 512 100%
Not Applicable 247 48.2%
District Info
District Name
DeKalb County
LEAID
1301740
State LEA ID
GA-644
Phone
(678)676-1200
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Stone Mountain
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,789,697K
Federal Revenue
$192,183K
State Revenue
$574,958K
Local Revenue
$1,022,556K
Total Expenditure
$1,483,983K
Instruction Exp.
$806,139K
Support Services
$534,763K
Other Current Exp.
$78,600K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Murphey Candler Elementary School

1
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic
Lithonia · High
0.2 mi
2
Flat Rock Elementary School
Lithonia · Elementary
1.9 mi
3
Salem Middle School
Lithonia · Middle
3.1 mi
4
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Lithonia · Elementary
3.4 mi
5
Fairington Elementary School
Lithonia · Elementary
3.8 mi
6
Shoal Creek Elementary School
Conyers · Elementary
3.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Murphey Candler Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Murphey Candler Elementary School?
512 students are enrolled at Murphey Candler Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Murphey Candler Elementary School have?
Murphey Candler Elementary School has 39.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Murphey Candler Elementary School serve?
Murphey Candler Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Murphey Candler Elementary School a charter school?
Murphey Candler Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Murphey Candler Elementary School located in?
Murphey Candler Elementary School is located in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does Murphey Candler Elementary School belong to?
Murphey Candler Elementary School is part of the DeKalb County school district.
How much does DeKalb County spend per student?
The DeKalb County district spends approximately $2,898,404,297 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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