- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morenci, MI
Morenci Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morenci Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262457006108
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morenci Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 227
- students enrolled
Morenci Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Morenci Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262457006108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Morenci Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 262457006108 · Morenci, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 15.1:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Morenci Middle and High School (269 students)
Morenci Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Morenci Elementary School compares
Morenci Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$16,662
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Morenci Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Morenci Area Schools reports $16,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morenci Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morenci Middle and High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morenci Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morenci Elementary School
How many students attend Morenci Elementary School?
Morenci Elementary School has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morenci, MI. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morenci Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morenci Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Morenci Elementary School?
55.6% of students at Morenci Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morenci Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morenci Elementary School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Morenci, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morenci Elementary School?
Morenci Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Morenci Area Schools?
Besides Morenci Elementary School, Morenci Area Schools also operates Morenci Middle and High School (269 students). See the Morenci Area Schools district page for the complete list.