- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmyra, IN
Morgan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180069000142
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 442
- students enrolled
Morgan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Harrison Com School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180069000142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Morgan Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 180069000142 · Palmyra, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 17.7:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Harrison High School (616 students)
Morgan Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Morgan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Harrison
North Harrison High School
616 students
- North Harrison
North Harrison Elementary School
562 students
- North Harrison
North Harrison Middle School
456 students
- This school
Morgan Elementary School
442 students
What this shows Morgan Elementary School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morgan Elementary School compares
Morgan Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.1, Morgan Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Harrison Com School Corp reports $10,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morgan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Harrison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harrison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morgan Elementary School
How many students attend Morgan Elementary School?
Morgan Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmyra, IN. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morgan Elementary School?
47.9% of students at Morgan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan Elementary School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Palmyra, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan Elementary School?
Morgan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 North Harrison Com School Corp?
Besides Morgan Elementary School, North Harrison Com School Corp also operates North Harrison High School (616 students), North Harrison Elementary School (562 students), and North Harrison Middle School (456 students). See the North Harrison Com School Corp district page for the complete list.