- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Menifee, CA
Chester W. Morrison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chester W. Morrison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062454009580
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester W. Morrison Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Menifee · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chester W. Morrison Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester W. Morrison Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Menifee, CA.
School address
District: Menifee Union · California
NCES ID 062454009580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Chester W. Morrison Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 062454009580 · Menifee, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 24.7:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students)
Chester W. Morrison Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chester W. Morrison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harvest Hill S
Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy
1,196 students
- Bell Mountain
Bell Mountain Middle
1,066 students
- Menifee Valley
Menifee Valley Middle
941 students
- Southshore Ele
Southshore Elementary
843 students
- Oak Meadows El
Oak Meadows Elementary
818 students
- This school
Chester W. Morrison Elementary
518 students
What this shows Chester W. Morrison Elementary reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chester W. Morrison Elementary compares
Chester W. Morrison Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%
White 22.2%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 6.2%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Chester W. Morrison Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Menifee Union reports $13,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chester W. Morrison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Menifee Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southshore Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Meadows Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester W. Morrison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Menifee
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Boulder Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
938 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Southshore Elementary
Standard public school
843 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Evans Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Taawila Elementary
Standard public school
803 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Freedom Crest Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chester W. Morrison Elementary
How many students attend Chester W. Morrison Elementary?
Chester W. Morrison Elementary has 518 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Menifee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester W. Morrison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester W. Morrison Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chester W. Morrison Elementary?
46.9% of students at Chester W. Morrison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester W. Morrison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chester W. Morrison Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment, in Menifee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester W. Morrison Elementary?
Chester W. Morrison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chester W. Morrison Elementary rank among elementary schools in Menifee?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester W. Morrison Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Menifee, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Menifee on the city page.
What other schools are in Menifee Union?
Besides Chester W. Morrison Elementary, Menifee Union also operates Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students), Bell Mountain Middle (1,066 students), and Menifee Valley Middle (941 students). See the Menifee Union district page for the complete list.