- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cahokia, IL
Elizabeth Morris Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Morris Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170804000416
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Morris Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Cahokia · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 246
- students enrolled
Elizabeth Morris Elem School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Morris Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Cahokia, IL.
School address
District: Cahokia Cusd 187 · Illinois
NCES ID 170804000416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Elizabeth Morris Elem School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 170804000416 · Cahokia, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Cahokia High School (850 students)
Elizabeth Morris Elem School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Morris Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cahokia High S
Cahokia High School
850 students
- Wirth/Parks Mi
Wirth/Parks Middle School
571 students
- Maplewood Elem 290
Maplewood Elem School
290 students
- Lalumier Elem 276
Lalumier Elem School
276 students
- Huffman Elem S 268
Huffman Elem School
268 students
- This school 246
Elizabeth Morris Elem School
246 students
What this shows Elizabeth Morris Elem School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Morris Elem School compares
Elizabeth Morris Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
88.6%
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
$24,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.3%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Elizabeth Morris Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cahokia Cusd 187 reports $24,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Morris Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cahokia High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wirth/Parks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lalumier Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huffman Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Morris Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Cahokia
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Morris Elem School
How many students attend Elizabeth Morris Elem School?
Elizabeth Morris Elem School has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cahokia, IL. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Morris Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Morris Elem School is 17.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Morris Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Morris Elem School is African American at 89.4% of enrollment, in Cahokia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Morris Elem School?
Elizabeth Morris Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elizabeth Morris Elem School rank among elementary schools in Cahokia?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Morris Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Cahokia, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cahokia on the city page.
What other schools are in Cahokia Cusd 187?
Besides Elizabeth Morris Elem School, Cahokia Cusd 187 also operates Cahokia High School (850 students), Wirth/Parks Middle School (571 students), and Maplewood Elem School (290 students). See the Cahokia Cusd 187 district page for the complete list.