Enrollment
385
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, OH
Morgan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390461402450
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Hamilton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morgan Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morgan Elementary School
Morgan Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hamilton, Ohio, enrolling 385 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Ross Local spends $11,545 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hamilton's public schools, it stands alongside D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center (930 students): Morgan Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 4.3:1).
Ross Local also operates Ross High School (893 students) and Ross Middle School (628 students) alongside Morgan 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 Morgan Elementary School compares
Morgan Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Morgan Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ross Local, which includes Morgan Elementary School.
$11,545
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 35.5%
Federal 9.2%
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 Morgan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elda Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Hamilton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center
Vocational / career-technical school
930 students 4.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgeway Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
695 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Linden Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Fairfield East Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Morgan Elementary School
How many students attend Morgan Elementary School?
Morgan Elementary School has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morgan Elementary School?
12.7% of students at Morgan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan Elementary School is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Hamilton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan Elementary School?
Morgan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
How does Morgan Elementary School rank among schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Hamilton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hamilton on the city page.
Is Morgan Elementary School a good school?
Morgan Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Ross Local?
Besides Morgan Elementary School, Ross Local also operates Ross High School (893 students), Ross Middle School (628 students), and Ross Intermediate School (374 students). See the Ross Local district page for the complete list.
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