Enrollment
413
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Riley, KS
Morris Hill Elem
Federal NCES profile for Morris Hill Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200789001261
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris Hill Elem earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Fort Riley · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris Hill Elem has class sizes larger than 97% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Hill Elem ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fort Riley, KS.
School address
District: Geary County Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200789001261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morris Hill Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morris Hill Elem
Morris Hill Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fort Riley, Kansas, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Kansas schools and 57% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 413 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 229 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #208, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fort Riley's public schools, it stands alongside Ware Elem (623 students): Morris Hill Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 16:1).
Geary County Schools also operates Junction City Sr High (1,713 students) and Junction City Middle School (900 students) alongside Morris Hill Elem.
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 Hill Elem compares
Morris Hill Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 57% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 50% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 97% in Kansas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,320
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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
15
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Morris Hill Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geary County Schools, which includes Morris Hill Elem.
$14,320
Per student
-8%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.3%
State 62.9%
Federal 27.9%
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.
How Morris Hill Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Junction City Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ware Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Riley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morris Hill Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Fort Riley
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Morris Hill Elem
How many students attend Morris Hill Elem?
Morris Hill Elem has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Riley, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Hill Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Hill Elem is 21.7:1, which is 57% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morris Hill Elem?
21.3% of students at Morris Hill Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Hill Elem?
The largest demographic group at Morris Hill Elem is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Fort Riley, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Hill Elem?
Morris Hill Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morris Hill Elem rank among schools in Fort Riley?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Hill Elem ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fort Riley, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Riley on the city page.
Is Morris Hill Elem a good school?
Morris Hill Elem earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas 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 Geary County Schools?
Besides Morris Hill Elem, Geary County Schools also operates Junction City Sr High (1,713 students), Junction City Middle School (900 students), and Ware Elem (623 students). See the Geary County Schools district page for the complete list.
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