- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Texarkana, TX
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El
Federal NCES profile for Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484248011422
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Texarkana, TX.
School address
District: Texarkana Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484248011422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 484248011422 · Texarkana, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 16:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas H S (1,750 students)
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas H S
Texas H S
1,750 students
- Texas Middle
Texas Middle
1,421 students
- Nash El 667
Nash El
667 students
- Wake Village E 539
Wake Village El
539 students
- Digital Academ 471
Digital Academy of Texas
471 students
- This school 351
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El
351 students
What this shows Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El compares
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Texarkana Isd reports $13,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Texas Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nash El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wake Village El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Digital Academy of Texas | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El
How many students attend Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El?
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Texarkana, TX. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El?
25.4% of students at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El?
The largest demographic group at Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Texarkana, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El?
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El rank among elementary schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Texarkana, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Texarkana Isd?
Besides Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering El, Texarkana Isd also operates Texas H S (1,750 students), Texas Middle (1,421 students), and Nash El (667 students). See the Texarkana Isd district page for the complete list.