- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morrilton, AR
Morrilton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morrilton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051252001166
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrilton Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Morrilton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrilton Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrilton Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Morrilton, AR.
School address
District: So. Conway Co. School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051252001166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Morrilton Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 051252001166 · Morrilton, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 15.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrilton Sr. High School (688 students)
Morrilton Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Morrilton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrilton Sr.
Morrilton Sr. High School
688 students
- Morrilton Inte
Morrilton Intermediate School
539 students
- Morrilton Prim
Morrilton Primary School
432 students
- Morrilton Juni
Morrilton Junior High School
362 students
- This school
Morrilton Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Morrilton Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morrilton Elementary School compares
Morrilton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 67% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$12,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Morrilton Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for So. Conway Co. School District reports $12,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morrilton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrilton Sr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morrilton Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morrilton Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrilton Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrilton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morrilton Elementary School
How many students attend Morrilton Elementary School?
Morrilton Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morrilton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrilton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrilton Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morrilton Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Morrilton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrilton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morrilton Elementary School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Morrilton, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrilton Elementary School?
Morrilton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Morrilton Elementary School rank among public schools in Morrilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrilton Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Morrilton, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morrilton on the city page.
What other schools are in So. Conway Co. School District?
Besides Morrilton Elementary School, So. Conway Co. School District also operates Morrilton Sr. High School (688 students), Morrilton Intermediate School (539 students), and Morrilton Primary School (432 students). See the So. Conway Co. School District district page for the complete list.