- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morris, MN
Morris Area Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Morris Area Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270038304728
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris Area Secondary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Morris · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris Area Secondary has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Area Secondary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Morris, MN.
School address
District: Morris Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270038304728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Morris Area Secondary held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 270038304728 · Morris, MN Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 28.2:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Morris Area Elementary (557 students)
Morris Area Secondary held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Morris Area Secondary compares
Morris Area Secondary 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 | 28.2:1 | ▲ 78% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 50% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Morris Area Secondary is about as mixed as 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 Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Area Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morris Area Secondary'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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morris Area Secondary
How many students attend Morris Area Secondary?
Morris Area Secondary has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morris, MN. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Area Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Area Secondary is 28.2:1, which is 78% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morris Area Secondary?
21.2% of students at Morris Area Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Area Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Morris Area Secondary is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Morris, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Area Secondary?
Morris Area Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Secondary rank among schools in Morris?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Area Secondary ranks #3 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 Secondary, Morris Area Public Schools also operates Morris Area Elementary (557 students). See the Morris Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.