Enrollment
485
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walnut, CA
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cyrus J. Morris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064128006836
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Walnut · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cyrus J. Morris Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Walnut, CA.
School address
District: Walnut Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 064128006836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cyrus J. Morris Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cyrus J. Morris Elementary
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Walnut, California, enrolling 485 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.9:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 25% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 485 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #797.
Its student body is led by Asian (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 485 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Walnut Valley Unified spends $12,979 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Walnut's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stanley G. Oswalt Academy (879 students): Cyrus J. Morris Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.9:1 vs 25.9:1).
Walnut Valley Unified also operates Diamond Bar High (2,563 students) and Walnut High (2,148 students) alongside Cyrus J. Morris Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cyrus J. Morris Elementary compares
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 3.3%
White 1.4%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Cyrus J. Morris Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walnut Valley Unified, which includes Cyrus J. Morris Elementary.
$12,979
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 54.5%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cyrus J. Morris Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Bar High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Suzanne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pointe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cyrus J. Morris Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Walnut
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
Standard public school
879 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
706 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Vejar Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
Standard public school
630 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cyrus J. Morris Elementary
How many students attend Cyrus J. Morris Elementary?
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walnut, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cyrus J. Morris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cyrus J. Morris Elementary is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cyrus J. Morris Elementary?
28.9% of students at Cyrus J. Morris Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cyrus J. Morris Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cyrus J. Morris Elementary is Asian at 70.9% of enrollment, in Walnut, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cyrus J. Morris Elementary?
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cyrus J. Morris Elementary rank among elementary schools in Walnut?
By Resource Investment Index, Cyrus J. Morris Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Walnut, 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 Walnut on the city page.
Is Cyrus J. Morris Elementary a good school?
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Walnut Valley Unified?
Besides Cyrus J. Morris Elementary, Walnut Valley Unified also operates Diamond Bar High (2,563 students), Walnut High (2,148 students), and Chaparral Middle (1,349 students). See the Walnut Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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