Enrollment
557
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morris Area Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morris Area Elementary
Morris Area Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Morris, Minnesota, enrolling 557 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 481 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #377, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district, Morris Area Public Schools, also runs Morris Area Secondary (535 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Morris Area Elementary compares
Morris Area Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,488
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morris Area Public Schools, which includes Morris Area Elementary.
$12,488
Per student
-18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 61.8%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Morris on the city page.
Is Morris Area Elementary a good school?
Morris Area Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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