- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morris, MN
Morris Area Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Morris Area Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270038304729
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris Area Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Morris · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris Area Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Area Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Morris, MN.
School address
District: Morris Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270038304729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Morris Area Elementary held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 270038304729 · Morris, MN Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 13.9:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Morris Area Secondary (535 students)
Morris Area Elementary held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Morris Area Elementary compares
Morris Area Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 45% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$13,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Morris Area Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Morris Area Public Schools reports $13,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morris Area Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Area Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morris Area Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morris Area Elementary
How many students attend Morris Area Elementary?
Morris Area Elementary has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morris, MN. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Area Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Area Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Morris Area Elementary?
26.9% of students at Morris Area Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Area Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Morris Area Elementary is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Morris, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Area Elementary?
Morris Area Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Morris Area Elementary rank among schools in Morris?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Area Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Morris, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Morris Area Public Schools?
Besides Morris Area Elementary, Morris Area Public Schools also operates Morris Area Secondary (535 students). See the Morris Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.