Enrollment
392
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
J Sterling Morton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for J Sterling Morton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317374001249
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Sterling Morton Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nebraska schools.
- #75 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
J Sterling Morton Elem School has class sizes larger than 91% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Sterling Morton Elem School ranks #75 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374001249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Sterling Morton Elem School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Sterling Morton Elem School
J Sterling Morton Elem School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 392 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 91% of Nebraska schools and 32% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 392 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 186 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #170, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 784 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Millard Public Schools spends $11,075 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students) and Millard South High School (2,526 students) alongside J Sterling Morton Elem School.
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 J Sterling Morton Elem School compares
J Sterling Morton Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 37% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, J Sterling Morton Elem School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millard Public Schools, which includes J Sterling Morton Elem School.
$11,075
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 31.6%
Federal 9.7%
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 J Sterling Morton Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millard North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millard West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beadle Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiewit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Sterling Morton Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J Sterling Morton Elem School
How many students attend J Sterling Morton Elem School?
J Sterling Morton Elem School has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton Elem School is 17.8:1, which is 32% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J Sterling Morton Elem School?
19.5% of students at J Sterling Morton Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Sterling Morton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at J Sterling Morton Elem School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Sterling Morton Elem School?
J Sterling Morton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 J Sterling Morton Elem School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, J Sterling Morton Elem School ranks #75 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Omaha on the city page.
Is J Sterling Morton Elem School a good school?
J Sterling Morton Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nebraska 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 Millard Public Schools?
Besides J Sterling Morton Elem School, Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students), Millard South High School (2,526 students), and Millard West High School (2,344 students). See the Millard Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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