- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
John Morse Therapeutic Center
Federal NCES profile for John Morse Therapeutic Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063384011917
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Morse Therapeutic Center earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #3 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.8:1
- small classes for California
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Morse Therapeutic Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Morse Therapeutic Center ranks #3 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Sacramento City Unified · California
NCES ID 063384011917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
John Morse Therapeutic Center shrank from 26 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-38.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.5 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 063384011917 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 3.8:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students)
John Morse Therapeutic Center shrank from 26 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-38.5%). Teacher FTE lost 4.5 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Morse Therapeutic Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C. K. Mcclatch
C. K. Mcclatchy High
2,569 students
- Hiram W. Johns
Hiram W. Johnson High
1,682 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,652 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank High
1,535 students
- Rosemont High
Rosemont High
1,485 students
- This school 15
John Morse Therapeutic Center
15 students
What this shows John Morse Therapeutic Center reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Morse Therapeutic Center compares
John Morse Therapeutic Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.8:1 | ▼ 82% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.8:1
students per teacher
- 82% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 86.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.0%
White 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: African American at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, John Morse Therapeutic Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sacramento City Unified reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Morse Therapeutic Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. K. Mcclatchy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Morse Therapeutic Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~15 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about John Morse Therapeutic Center
How many students attend John Morse Therapeutic Center?
John Morse Therapeutic Center has 15 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 26 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Morse Therapeutic Center?
The student-teacher ratio at John Morse Therapeutic Center is 3.8:1, which is 82% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% 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 John Morse Therapeutic Center?
96.2% of students at John Morse Therapeutic Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Morse Therapeutic Center?
The largest demographic group at John Morse Therapeutic Center is African American at 40.0% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Morse Therapeutic Center?
John Morse Therapeutic Center has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does John Morse Therapeutic Center rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, John Morse Therapeutic Center ranks #3 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Sacramento City Unified?
Besides John Morse Therapeutic Center, Sacramento City Unified also operates C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students), Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students), and John F. Kennedy High (1,652 students). See the Sacramento City Unified district page for the complete list.