Enrollment
926
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 172664002851
Morris Community High School — Morris, IL
Federal NCES profile for Morris Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 26
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Morris Chsd 101 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morris Community High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Morris Community High School reports 926 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 7 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 309 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Morris Chsd 101 spends $17,101 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 73.7% from local sources (property taxes), 19.4% from the state, and 6.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Morris Community High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 92% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,101
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 309 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 926 Top 92% in Illinois — larger than 8% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 18.5:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172664002851
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 309:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.7%
In-school suspensions 84
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Expulsions 32
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morris Chsd 101, which includes Morris Community High School.
$17,101
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 73.7%
State 19.4%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Morris Community High School
How many students attend Morris Community High School?
Morris Community High School has 926 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morris, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Community High School is 18.5:1, which is 27% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Morris Community High School is White at 68.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Morris, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Community High School?
Morris Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.