- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Worth, TX
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Effie Morris Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482649002977
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lake Worth · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Effie Morris Early Learning Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Worth, TX.
School address
District: Lake Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482649002977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-18.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 482649002977 · Lake Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 10.8:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Worth H S (953 students)
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-18.2%). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Worth H S
Lake Worth H S
953 students
- Lucyle Collins
Lucyle Collins Middle
735 students
- Marilyn Miller
Marilyn Miller Language Academy
509 students
- This school 356
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy
356 students
- N a Howry Stea 349
N a Howry Steam Academy
349 students
- Marine Creek L 347
Marine Creek Leadership Academy
347 students
What this shows Effie Morris Early Learning Academy reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Effie Morris Early Learning Academy compares
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$13,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%
African American 27.8%
White 18.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Effie Morris Early Learning Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Lake Worth Isd reports $13,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Effie Morris Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucyle Collins Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marilyn Miller Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N a Howry Steam Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marine Creek Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Effie Morris Early Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Effie Morris Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Effie Morris Early Learning Academy?
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Effie Morris Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Effie Morris Early Learning Academy is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Effie Morris Early Learning Academy?
88.4% of students at Effie Morris Early Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Effie Morris Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Effie Morris Early Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment, in Lake Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Effie Morris Early Learning Academy?
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Effie Morris Early Learning Academy rank among public schools in Lake Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Effie Morris Early Learning Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake Worth Isd?
Besides Effie Morris Early Learning Academy, Lake Worth Isd also operates Lake Worth H S (953 students), Lucyle Collins Middle (735 students), and Marilyn Miller Language Academy (509 students). See the Lake Worth Isd district page for the complete list.