- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valparaiso, IN
Morgan Township Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan Township Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180900002378
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan Township Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #13 of 15
- elementary schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan Township Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Township Elementary School ranks #13 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: East Porter County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180900002378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Morgan Township Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 180900002378 · Valparaiso, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 15.3:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Twp Middle/High School (456 students)
Morgan Township Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Morgan Township Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Twp
Washington Twp Middle/High School
456 students
- Morgan Townshi
Morgan Township Middle/High School
440 students
- Kouts Middle/H
Kouts Middle/High School
381 students
- Washington Twp
Washington Twp Elementary School
339 students
- This school
Morgan Township Elementary School
336 students
- Kouts Elementa
Kouts Elementary School
323 students
What this shows Morgan Township Elementary School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morgan Township Elementary School compares
Morgan Township 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 80% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$10,771
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Morgan Township Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for East Porter County School Corp reports $10,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morgan Township Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Twp Middle/High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Township Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kouts Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Twp Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kouts Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan Township Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Valparaiso
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Heavilin Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 16:1 students per teacher
Flint Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Union Center Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
348 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morgan Township Elementary School
How many students attend Morgan Township Elementary School?
Morgan Township Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valparaiso, IN. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan Township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Township Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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 Morgan Township Elementary School?
10.0% of students at Morgan Township Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan Township Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan Township Elementary School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan Township Elementary School?
Morgan Township Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
How does Morgan Township Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Township Elementary School ranks #13 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Valparaiso on the city page.
What other schools are in East Porter County School Corp?
Besides Morgan Township Elementary School, East Porter County School Corp also operates Washington Twp Middle/High School (456 students), Morgan Township Middle/High School (440 students), and Kouts Middle/High School (381 students). See the East Porter County School Corp district page for the complete list.