- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrice, MI
Morrice Area Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morrice Area Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262463006113
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrice Area Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 196
- students enrolled
Morrice Area Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Morrice Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262463006113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Morrice Area Elementary School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 19.6 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 262463006113 · Morrice, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 10.3:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrice Area High School (215 students)
Morrice Area Elementary School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE held 19.6 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Morrice Area Elementary School compares
Morrice Area Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$14,108
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Morrice Area Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Morrice Area Schools reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morrice Area Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrice Area High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrice Area Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morrice Area Elementary School
How many students attend Morrice Area Elementary School?
Morrice Area Elementary School has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrice, MI. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrice Area Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrice Area Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 41% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% 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 Morrice Area Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Morrice Area Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrice Area Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morrice Area Elementary School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Morrice, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrice Area Elementary School?
Morrice Area Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Morrice Area Schools?
Besides Morrice Area Elementary School, Morrice Area Schools also operates Morrice Area High School (215 students). See the Morrice Area Schools district page for the complete list.