- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
J Sterling Morton Elem School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 317374001249 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 17.8:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Millard North High School (2,572 students)
J Sterling Morton Elem School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
J Sterling Morton Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millard North
Millard North High School
2,572 students
- Millard South
Millard South High School
2,526 students
- Millard West H
Millard West High School
2,344 students
- Beadle Middle 1,011
Beadle Middle School
1,011 students
- Kiewit Middle 967
Kiewit Middle School
967 students
- This school 392
J Sterling Morton Elem School
392 students
What this shows J Sterling Morton Elem School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Sterling Morton Elem School compares
J Sterling Morton Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Millard Public Schools reports $11,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,526
- 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
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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.