- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bondurant, IA
Morris Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Morris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190507002209
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Bondurant · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bondurant, IA.
School address
District: Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190507002209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Morris Elementary held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 190507002209 · Bondurant, IA Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 14.7:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bondurant-Farrar High School (849 students)
Morris Elementary held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Morris Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bondurant-Farr
Bondurant-Farrar High School
849 students
- This school
Morris Elementary
601 students
- Anderson Eleme
Anderson Elementary School
531 students
- Bondurant - Fa
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School
445 students
- Bondurant-Farr
Bondurant-Farrar Junior High
398 students
What this shows Morris Elementary reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morris Elementary compares
Morris Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 65% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Morris Elementary is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District reports $11,454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondurant-Farrar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bondurant-Farrar Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morris Elementary
How many students attend Morris Elementary?
Morris Elementary has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bondurant, IA. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower 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?
12.7% of students at Morris Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Morris Elementary is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Bondurant, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Elementary?
Morris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Bondurant?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bondurant, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bondurant on the city page.
What other schools are in Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District?
Besides Morris Elementary, Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District also operates Bondurant-Farrar High School (849 students), Anderson Elementary School (531 students), and Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School (445 students). See the Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District district page for the complete list.