- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Bend, WA
Mike Morris Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mike Morris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530810001336
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mike Morris Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 286
- students enrolled
Mike Morris Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Bend School District · Washington
NCES ID 530810001336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Mike Morris Elementary grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+23.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 530810001336 · South Bend, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 15.9:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: South Bend High School (258 students)
Mike Morris Elementary grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+23.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mike Morris Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mike Morris Elementary
286 students
- South Bend Hig
South Bend High School
258 students
- Pacific Virtua 16
Pacific Virtual Learning
16 students
What this shows Mike Morris Elementary reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mike Morris Elementary compares
Mike Morris Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 51% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$21,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
White 36.4%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Mike Morris Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for South Bend School District reports $21,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mike Morris Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacific Virtual Learning | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mike Morris Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mike Morris Elementary
How many students attend Mike Morris Elementary?
Mike Morris Elementary has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Bend, WA. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mike Morris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mike Morris Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Mike Morris Elementary?
68.0% of students at Mike Morris Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mike Morris Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mike Morris Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment, in South Bend, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mike Morris Elementary?
Mike Morris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in South Bend School District?
Besides Mike Morris Elementary, South Bend School District also operates South Bend High School (258 students) and Pacific Virtual Learning (16 students). See the South Bend School District district page for the complete list.