- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckinleyville, CA
Morris Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Morris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062430003652
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Mckinleyville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for California
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mckinleyville, CA.
School address
District: Mckinleyville Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062430003652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Morris Elementary shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 062430003652 · Mckinleyville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15.9:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinleyville Middle (302 students)
Morris Elementary shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Morris Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinleyville
Mckinleyville Middle
302 students
- Dow's Prairie
Dow's Prairie Elementary
283 students
- This school
Morris Elementary
255 students
What this shows Morris Elementary reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morris Elementary compares
Morris Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$16,467
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 17.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Morris Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mckinleyville Union Elementary reports $16,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morris Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinleyville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dow's Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morris Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morris Elementary
How many students attend Morris Elementary?
Morris Elementary has 255 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckinleyville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Elementary?
54.1% of students at Morris Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Morris Elementary is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Mckinleyville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Elementary?
Morris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morris Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mckinleyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mckinleyville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mckinleyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckinleyville Union Elementary?
Besides Morris Elementary, Mckinleyville Union Elementary also operates Mckinleyville Middle (302 students) and Dow's Prairie Elementary (283 students). See the Mckinleyville Union Elementary district page for the complete list.