Enrollment
310
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yuma, CO
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kenneth P Morris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080001601820
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth P Morris Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Yuma, CO.
School address
District: Yuma 1 School District · Colorado
NCES ID 080001601820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenneth P Morris Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Yuma, Colorado, enrolling 310 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (45%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Yuma 1 School District spends $11,717 per pupil, 28% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Yuma 1 School District also operates Yuma High School (228 students) and Yuma Middle School (223 students) alongside Kenneth P Morris Elementary 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 Kenneth P Morris Elementary School compares
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Colorado - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$11,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
White 44.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Kenneth P Morris Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yuma 1 School District, which includes Kenneth P Morris Elementary School.
$11,717
Per student
-28%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 63.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 Kenneth P Morris Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yuma Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Indians Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenneth P Morris Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
How many students attend Kenneth P Morris Elementary School?
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yuma, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 21% 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 Kenneth P Morris Elementary School?
48.0% of students at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenneth P Morris Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Yuma, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenneth P Morris Elementary School?
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Kenneth P Morris Elementary School rank among public schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth P Morris Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Yuma, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Yuma on the city page.
Is Kenneth P Morris Elementary School a good school?
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado 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 Yuma 1 School District?
Besides Kenneth P Morris Elementary School, Yuma 1 School District also operates Yuma High School (228 students), Yuma Middle School (223 students), and Little Indians Preschool (41 students). See the Yuma 1 School District district page for the complete list.
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