Enrollment
116
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrill, NE
Morrill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Morrill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310009701881
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrill Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Morrill · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrill Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Morrill, NE.
School address
District: Morrill Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009701881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morrill Elementary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morrill Elementary
Morrill Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Morrill, Nebraska, enrolling 116 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.3:1, Morrill Elementary is leaner than roughly 93% of Nebraska schools and 46% under the state's 13.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 53.8% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 116 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 87 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Morrill Public Schools also operates Morrill High School (122 students) and Tri Community Preschool (29 students) alongside Morrill Elementary.
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 Morrill Elementary compares
Morrill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 74% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 7% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$18,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 87 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 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Morrill Elementary is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morrill Public Schools, which includes Morrill Elementary.
$18,415
Per student
+4%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.0%
State 26.4%
Federal 20.6%
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 Morrill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri Community Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~116 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Morrill Elementary
How many students attend Morrill Elementary?
Morrill Elementary has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrill, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrill Elementary is 7.3:1, which is 46% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 54% 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 Morrill Elementary?
53.8% of students at Morrill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Morrill Elementary is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Morrill, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrill Elementary?
Morrill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Morrill Elementary rank among schools in Morrill?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrill Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Morrill, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morrill on the city page.
Is Morrill Elementary a good school?
Morrill Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Nebraska 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 Morrill Public Schools?
Besides Morrill Elementary, Morrill Public Schools also operates Morrill High School (122 students) and Tri Community Preschool (29 students). See the Morrill Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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