- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurens, SC
E. B. Morse Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E. B. Morse Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450261000696
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. B. Morse Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Laurens · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
E. B. Morse Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. B. Morse Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Laurens, SC.
School address
District: Laurens 55 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450261000696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
E. B. Morse Elementary shrank from 457 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 450261000696 · Laurens, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurens District 55 High (1,434 students)
E. B. Morse Elementary shrank from 457 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
E. B. Morse Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurens Distri
Laurens District 55 High
1,434 students
- Gray Court-Owi
Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle
715 students
- Hickory Tavern
Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle
623 students
- Laurens Elemen 465
Laurens Elementary
465 students
- This school 447
E. B. Morse Elementary
447 students
- Ford Elementar 423
Ford Elementary
423 students
What this shows E. B. Morse Elementary reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How E. B. Morse Elementary compares
E. B. Morse Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$14,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
White 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, E. B. Morse Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurens 55 reports $14,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E. B. Morse Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens District 55 High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurens Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E. B. Morse Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Laurens
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about E. B. Morse Elementary
How many students attend E. B. Morse Elementary?
E. B. Morse Elementary has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurens, SC. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. B. Morse Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E. B. Morse Elementary is 14:1, which is 2% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E. B. Morse Elementary?
100.0% of students at E. B. Morse Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E. B. Morse Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E. B. Morse Elementary is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Laurens, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E. B. Morse Elementary?
E. B. Morse Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 E. B. Morse Elementary rank among schools in Laurens?
By Resource Investment Index, E. B. Morse Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Laurens, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laurens on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurens 55?
Besides E. B. Morse Elementary, Laurens 55 also operates Laurens District 55 High (1,434 students), Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle (715 students), and Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle (623 students). See the Laurens 55 district page for the complete list.