- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morrilton, AR
Morrilton Sr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Morrilton Sr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051252001242
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrilton Sr. High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Morrilton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrilton Sr. High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrilton Sr. High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Morrilton, AR.
School address
District: So. Conway Co. School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051252001242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Morrilton Sr. High School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.3 → 100.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 051252001242 · Morrilton, AR High · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 8.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrilton Intermediate School (539 students)
Morrilton Sr. High School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.3 → 100.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Morrilton Sr. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Morrilton Elem
Morrilton Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Morrilton Sr. High School reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morrilton Sr. High School compares
Morrilton Sr. High 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 13% | - | - |
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.
688
Bigger than 79% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 16% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Morrilton Sr. High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Sr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrilton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrilton Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrilton Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrilton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrilton Sr. High 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 high 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 (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morrilton Sr. High School
How many students attend Morrilton Sr. High School?
Morrilton Sr. High School has 688 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morrilton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrilton Sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrilton Sr. High School is 8.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 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 Morrilton Sr. High School?
100.0% of students at Morrilton Sr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrilton Sr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Morrilton Sr. High School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Morrilton, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrilton Sr. High School?
Morrilton Sr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Sr. High School rank among public schools in Morrilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrilton Sr. High School ranks #2 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 Sr. High School, So. Conway Co. School District also operates Morrilton Intermediate School (539 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.