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Murphy Creek K-8 School

Aurora, Colorado · Grades PreK to 8 · Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

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About Murphy Creek K-8 School

Murphy Creek K-8 School is a public school in Aurora, Colorado, serving pre-K through grade 8. It reported 855 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Aurora. There are about 16.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (50.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area, in Arapahoe County. It is one of 53 schools in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A. There are 35 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1400 S Old Tom Morris Road, Aurora, CO 80018
Phone	(303) 366-0579
School district	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	855
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	50.5
Students per teacher	16.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Arapahoe County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080234001881). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Murphy Creek K-8 School serve?

Murphy Creek K-8 School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Murphy Creek K-8 School?

Murphy Creek K-8 School reported 855 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Creek K-8 School?

About 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 855 students and 50.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Murphy Creek K-8 School a public or charter school?

Murphy Creek K-8 School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Murphy Creek K-8 School in?

Murphy Creek K-8 School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/aurora-joint-district-no-28-of-the-counties-of-adams-and-a/

Where is Murphy Creek K-8 School located?

Murphy Creek K-8 School is at 1400 S Old Tom Morris Road, Aurora, CO 80018. The phone number is (303) 366-0579.

How many other schools are near Murphy Creek K-8 School?

There are 35 other schools within 5 miles of Murphy Creek K-8 School in our directory.