- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morris, CT
James Morris School
Federal NCES profile for James Morris School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090351500724
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Morris School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 125
- students enrolled
James Morris School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Regional School District 06 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090351500724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
James Morris School shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE held 10.6 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 090351500724 · Morris, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 12.5:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Wamogo Regional High School (371 students)
James Morris School shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE held 10.6 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
James Morris School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wamogo Regiona
Wamogo Regional High School
371 students
- Wamogo Regiona
Wamogo Regional Middle School
166 students
- Goshen Center 137
Goshen Center School
137 students
- This school 125
James Morris School
125 students
- Warren Element 46
Warren Elementary School
46 students
What this shows James Morris School reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Morris School compares
James Morris School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 56% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,400
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Regional School District 06 reports $27,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Morris School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamogo Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wamogo Regional Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goshen Center School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Morris School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Morris School
How many students attend James Morris School?
James Morris School has 125 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morris, CT. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Morris School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Morris School is 12.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Morris School?
16.0% of students at James Morris School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Morris School?
James Morris School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Regional School District 06?
Besides James Morris School, Regional School District 06 also operates Wamogo Regional High School (371 students), Wamogo Regional Middle School (166 students), and Goshen Center School (137 students). See the Regional School District 06 district page for the complete list.