Enrollment
269
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morenci Middle and High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morenci Middle and High School
Morenci Middle and High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Morenci, Michigan, enrolling 269 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 269 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 515 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #193.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 65 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 269 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Morenci Area Schools, also runs Morenci Elementary School (227 students).
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 Morenci Middle and High School compares
Morenci Middle and High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morenci Area Schools, which includes Morenci Middle and High School.
$13,525
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 62.1%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other 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 (~269 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Morenci Middle and High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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