- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 080001601820 · Yuma, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 12.4:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Yuma High School (228 students)
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
310 students
- Yuma High Scho
Yuma High School
228 students
- Yuma Middle Sc
Yuma Middle School
223 students
- Little Indians 41
Little Indians Preschool
41 students
What this shows Kenneth P Morris Elementary School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenneth P Morris Elementary School compares
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Yuma 1 School District reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~310 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.