Enrollment
458
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Front Royal, VA
E. Wilson Morrison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E. Wilson Morrison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510387001730
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. Wilson Morrison Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Front Royal · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
E. Wilson Morrison Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. Wilson Morrison Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Front Royal, VA.
School address
District: Warren County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510387001730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E. Wilson Morrison Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary
E. Wilson Morrison Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Front Royal, Virginia, enrolling 458 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.1% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 231 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #217, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Front Royal's public schools, it stands alongside Ressie Jeffries Elementary (649 students): E. Wilson Morrison Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 17.1:1).
Warren County Public Schools also operates Skyline High (848 students) and Warren County High (772 students) alongside E. Wilson Morrison 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 E. Wilson Morrison Elementary compares
E. Wilson Morrison Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 15% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Virginia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$13,389
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 6.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, E. Wilson Morrison Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County Public Schools, which includes E. Wilson Morrison Elementary.
$13,389
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 47.0%
Federal 13.1%
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 E. Wilson Morrison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ressie Jeffries Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren County Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E. Wilson Morrison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Front Royal
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ressie Jeffries Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
A.S. Rhodes Elementary
Standard public school
265 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about E. Wilson Morrison Elementary
How many students attend E. Wilson Morrison Elementary?
E. Wilson Morrison Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Front Royal, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 14% 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. Wilson Morrison Elementary?
66.1% of students at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E. Wilson Morrison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Front Royal, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E. Wilson Morrison Elementary?
E. Wilson Morrison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 E. Wilson Morrison Elementary rank among schools in Front Royal?
By Resource Investment Index, E. Wilson Morrison Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Front Royal, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Front Royal on the city page.
Is E. Wilson Morrison Elementary a good school?
E. Wilson Morrison Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Warren County Public Schools?
Besides E. Wilson Morrison Elementary, Warren County Public Schools also operates Skyline High (848 students), Warren County High (772 students), and Ressie Jeffries Elementary (649 students). See the Warren County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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