- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morenci, MI
Morenci Middle and High School
Federal NCES profile for Morenci Middle and High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262457006109
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morenci Middle and High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 269
- students enrolled
Morenci Middle and High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Morenci Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262457006109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Morenci Middle and High School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 262457006109 · Morenci, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 13.4:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Morenci Elementary School (227 students)
Morenci Middle and High School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Morenci Middle and High School compares
Morenci Middle and High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.5%
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 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Morenci Middle and High 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 Middle and High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morenci Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morenci Middle and High 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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morenci Middle and High School
How many students attend Morenci Middle and High School?
Morenci Middle and High School has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morenci, MI. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morenci Middle and High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morenci Middle and High School is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Middle and High School?
46.0% of students at Morenci Middle and High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morenci Middle and High School?
The largest demographic group at Morenci Middle and High School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Morenci, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morenci Middle and High School?
Morenci Middle and High 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 Middle and High School, Morenci Area Schools also operates Morenci Elementary School (227 students). See the Morenci Area Schools district page for the complete list.