public elementary School
    Vallecito Union

    Albert A. Michelson Elementary in Murphys, California

    196 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd., Murphys, CA 95247
    Enrollment

    213

    Grades

    PK-5

    Ratio

    19.4:1

    District

    Vallecito Union

    (209)728-3441
    🦦25
    Needs Improvement1/5 metrics
    🦦25
    1/5 metrics

    Otter Score

    Needs Improvement

    C+
    Teachers
    A+
    Diversity

    About Albert A. Michelson Elementary

    Albert A. Michelson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Murphys, California. The school serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 213 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1, Albert A. Michelson Elementary has class sizes comparable to national averages.

    About Albert A. Michelson Elementary

    Albert A. Michelson Elementary is a well-regarded public elementary school located in Murphys, CA. Serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 213 students, the school is part of the Vallecito Union. With a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1, Albert A. Michelson Elementary maintains class sizes typical for schools in the region.

    Academic Performance

    Students at Albert A. Michelson Elementary perform below state averages on standardized assessments. Math proficiency stands at 0%, reading at 0%, and science at 0%. The school is actively working to close achievement gaps through targeted intervention programs and additional support resources.

    Community & Diversity

    Albert A. Michelson Elementary serves a community where 34.27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Located in Murphys, CA, the school benefits from the community's local amenities and family-friendly environment. Families choosing Albert A. Michelson Elementary gain access to the broader resources of the Vallecito Union.

    DistrictVallecito Union
    Typepublic
    Address196 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd.
    Phone(209)728-3441
    Free/Reduced Lunch34.27%
    NCES ID064068006715

    Academics

    Test Scores

    Math ProficiencyN/A
    Reading ProficiencyN/A
    Science ProficiencyN/A

    Percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards on state assessments. Source: California Department of Education, 2025–2026.

    Students

    A+

    Demographics

    Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2025–2026.

    Student Body

    Total Enrollment
    213
    Student-Teacher Ratio

    National avg: 16:1

    19.4:1
    Free/Reduced Lunch
    34.27%

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Otter Score for Albert A. Michelson Elementary?

    Albert A. Michelson Elementary has an Otter Score of 25/100, rated "Needs Improvement". The Otter Score combines test scores, graduation rates, college readiness, student-teacher ratio, and AP course availability into a single 0-100 composite rating.

    What grades does Albert A. Michelson Elementary serve?

    Albert A. Michelson Elementary serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 213 students. It is a public elementary school in Murphys, California.

    What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert A. Michelson Elementary?

    Albert A. Michelson Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. The national average is approximately 16:1.

    How diverse is Albert A. Michelson Elementary?

    The student body at Albert A. Michelson Elementary is . The school earns a diversity grade of A+.

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    Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and California Department of Education. Updated for the 2025–2026 school year. AreaOtter is not affiliated with Albert A. Michelson Elementary or Vallecito Union.