- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morrilton, AR
Morrilton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Morrilton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051252001243
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrilton Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Morrilton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrilton Intermediate School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrilton Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Morrilton, AR.
School address
District: So. Conway Co. School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051252001243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Morrilton Intermediate School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 051252001243 · Morrilton, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrilton Sr. High School (688 students)
Morrilton Intermediate School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Morrilton Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrilton Sr.
Morrilton Sr. High School
688 students
- This school
Morrilton Intermediate School
539 students
- Morrilton Prim
Morrilton Primary School
432 students
- Morrilton Juni
Morrilton Junior High School
362 students
- Morrilton Elem
Morrilton Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Morrilton Intermediate School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morrilton Intermediate School compares
Morrilton Intermediate 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 60% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 40% 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
$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 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Morrilton Intermediate School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Intermediate 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 Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrilton Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morrilton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrilton Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morrilton Intermediate School
How many students attend Morrilton Intermediate School?
Morrilton Intermediate School has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morrilton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrilton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrilton Intermediate School is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morrilton Intermediate School?
100.0% of students at Morrilton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrilton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Morrilton Intermediate School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Morrilton, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrilton Intermediate School?
Morrilton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Morrilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrilton Intermediate School ranks #3 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 Intermediate School, So. Conway Co. School District also operates Morrilton Sr. High School (688 students), Morrilton Primary School (432 students), and Morrilton Junior High School (362 students). See the So. Conway Co. School District district page for the complete list.