Enrollment
310
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 080001601820
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School — Yuma, CO
Federal NCES profile for Kenneth P Morris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Yuma 1 School District · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-23% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School reports 310 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% above the Colorado average and 7% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 341 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Yuma 1 School District spends $27,999 per pupil district-wide, above the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.3% from local sources (property taxes), 63.1% from the state, and 6.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kenneth P Morris Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 25% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 40% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Colorado — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,999
per pupil, district-wide
— above Colorado avg of $20,949
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Per 341 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 310 Top 40% in Colorado — larger than 60% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.0% +25% vs state
NCES ID 080001601820
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.9
Students per counselor 341:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.8%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yuma 1 School District, which includes Kenneth P Morris Elementary School.
$27,999
Per student
+34%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 64:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 13:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in YUMA, CO.
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 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.