Enrollment
397
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Opelika, AL
Morris Avenue Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Morris Avenue Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010258001566
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris Avenue Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Opelika · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris Avenue Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Avenue Intermediate School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Opelika, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morris Avenue Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morris Avenue Intermediate School
Morris Avenue Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Opelika, Alabama, enrolling 397 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Alabama schools and 18% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 400 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (35%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 152 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 397 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Opelika's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sanford Middle School (533 students): Morris Avenue Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 16.7:1).
Opelika City also operates Opelika High School (1,590 students) and Opelika Middle School (812 students) alongside Morris Avenue Intermediate School.
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 Avenue Intermediate School compares
Morris Avenue Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 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
African American 52.6%
White 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Morris Avenue Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Opelika City, which includes Morris Avenue Intermediate School.
$11,407
Per student
-9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 46.5%
Federal 16.1%
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 Avenue Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opelika High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Opelika Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southview Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeter Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morris Avenue Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Opelika
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sanford Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Southview Primary School
Standard public school
480 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Northside School
Standard public school
464 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Jeter Primary School
Standard public school
435 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Carver Primary School
Standard public school
414 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
West Forest Intermediate School
Standard public school
393 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~397 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Morris Avenue Intermediate School
How many students attend Morris Avenue Intermediate School?
Morris Avenue Intermediate School has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Opelika, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Avenue Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Avenue Intermediate School is 20.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morris Avenue Intermediate School?
66.8% of students at Morris Avenue Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Avenue Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Morris Avenue Intermediate School is African American at 52.6% of enrollment, in Opelika, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Avenue Intermediate School?
Morris Avenue Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Avenue Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Opelika?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Avenue Intermediate School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Opelika, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Opelika on the city page.
Is Morris Avenue Intermediate School a good school?
Morris Avenue Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. 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 Opelika City?
Besides Morris Avenue Intermediate School, Opelika City also operates Opelika High School (1,590 students), Opelika Middle School (812 students), and Southview Primary School (480 students). See the Opelika City district page for the complete list.
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