- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Morris Avenue Intermediate School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 010258001566 · Opelika, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 20.9:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Opelika High School (1,590 students)
Morris Avenue Intermediate School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Morris Avenue Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Opelika High S
Opelika High School
1,590 students
- Opelika Middle
Opelika Middle School
812 students
- Southview Prim 480
Southview Primary School
480 students
- Northside Scho 464
Northside School
464 students
- Jeter Primary 435
Jeter Primary School
435 students
- This school 397
Morris Avenue Intermediate School
397 students
What this shows Morris Avenue Intermediate School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morris Avenue Intermediate School compares
Morris Avenue Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,232
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Opelika City reports $12,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~397 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.