- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ellensburg, WA
Morgan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530246000367
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Ellensburg · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Ellensburg, WA.
School address
District: Ellensburg School District · Washington
NCES ID 530246000367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Morgan Middle School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530246000367 · Ellensburg, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 19.3:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellensburg High School (957 students)
Morgan Middle School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Morgan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellensburg Hig
Ellensburg High School
957 students
- This school
Morgan Middle School
772 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
408 students
- Ida Nason Aron 361
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
361 students
- Mt. Stuart Ele 336
Mt. Stuart Elementary
336 students
- Lincoln Elemen 334
Lincoln Elementary
334 students
What this shows Morgan Middle School reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morgan Middle School compares
Morgan Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 12% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Washington - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Morgan Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ellensburg School District reports $16,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morgan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida Nason Aronica Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Mt. Stuart Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morgan Middle School
How many students attend Morgan Middle School?
Morgan Middle School has 772 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ellensburg, WA. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morgan Middle School?
39.5% of students at Morgan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan Middle School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Ellensburg, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan Middle School?
Morgan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morgan Middle School rank among public schools in Ellensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Ellensburg, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ellensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Ellensburg School District?
Besides Morgan Middle School, Ellensburg School District also operates Ellensburg High School (957 students), Valley View Elementary School (408 students), and Ida Nason Aronica Elementary (361 students). See the Ellensburg School District district page for the complete list.