Enrollment
219
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Morris, MI
Moore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262472006123
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moore Elementary School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Mount Morris · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Moore Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moore Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Mount Morris, MI.
School address
District: Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262472006123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moore Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moore Elementary School
Moore Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mount Morris, Michigan, enrolling 219 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 39% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 88.3% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 219 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #242, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools also operates Ea Johnson Memorial Hs (410 students) and Mt Morris Middle School (297 students) alongside Moore 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 Moore Elementary School compares
Moore Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 63% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$12,759
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 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
White 52.1%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Moore Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools, which includes Moore Elementary School.
$12,759
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 59.3%
Federal 20.4%
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 Moore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ea Johnson Memorial Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Morris Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montague Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinehurst Early Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Morris Education and Community Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~219 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Moore Elementary School
How many students attend Moore Elementary School?
Moore Elementary School has 219 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Morris, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moore Elementary School is 24.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moore Elementary School?
88.3% of students at Moore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moore Elementary School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Mount Morris, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moore Elementary School?
Moore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moore Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Morris?
By Resource Investment Index, Moore Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Mount Morris, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Morris on the city page.
Is Moore Elementary School a good school?
Moore Elementary School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan 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 Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools?
Besides Moore Elementary School, Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools also operates Ea Johnson Memorial Hs (410 students), Mt Morris Middle School (297 students), and Montague Elementary School (199 students). See the Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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