Enrollment
122
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrill, NE
Morrill High School
Federal NCES profile for Morrill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310009701274
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrill High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Morrill · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrill High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrill High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Morrill, NE.
School address
District: Morrill Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009701274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morrill High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morrill High School
Morrill High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Morrill, Nebraska, enrolling 122 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Morrill High School is leaner than roughly 86% of Nebraska schools and 36% under the state's 13.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 53.9% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 122 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 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #41, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 122 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.8% 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 Elementary (116 students) and Tri Community Preschool (29 students) alongside Morrill High 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 Morrill High School compares
Morrill High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 74% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.9%
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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 14% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Morrill High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morrill Public Schools, which includes Morrill High School.
$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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrill Elementary | 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 High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 (~122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Morrill High School
How many students attend Morrill High School?
Morrill High School has 122 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrill, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrill High School is 8.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 45% 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 High School?
53.9% of students at Morrill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrill High School?
The largest demographic group at Morrill High School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Morrill, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrill High School?
Morrill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morrill High School rank among schools in Morrill?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrill High School ranks #4 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 High School a good school?
Morrill High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 High School, Morrill Public Schools also operates Morrill Elementary (116 students) and Tri Community Preschool (29 students). See the Morrill Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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