- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrilton, AR
Morrilton Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Morrilton Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051252001245
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrilton Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Morrilton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrilton Primary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrilton Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Morrilton, AR.
School address
District: So. Conway Co. School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051252001245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Morrilton Primary School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 051252001245 · Morrilton, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 18.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrilton Sr. High School (688 students)
Morrilton Primary School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Morrilton Primary 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
- This school
Morrilton Primary School
432 students
- Morrilton Juni
Morrilton Junior High School
362 students
- Morrilton Elem
Morrilton Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Morrilton Primary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morrilton Primary School compares
Morrilton Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Two or More 16.7%
African American 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Morrilton Primary 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 Primary 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morrilton Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morrilton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrilton Primary 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
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morrilton Primary School
How many students attend Morrilton Primary School?
Morrilton Primary School has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrilton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrilton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrilton Primary School is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morrilton Primary School?
100.0% of students at Morrilton Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrilton Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Morrilton Primary School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Morrilton, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrilton Primary School?
Morrilton Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Morrilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrilton Primary School ranks #5 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 Primary School, So. Conway Co. School District also operates Morrilton Sr. High School (688 students), Morrilton Intermediate School (539 students), and Morrilton Junior High School (362 students). See the So. Conway Co. School District district page for the complete list.