- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+106 students YoY
Morris Hill Elem grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+43.4%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+106 students YoY 200789001261 · Fort Riley, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 21.7:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Junction City Sr High (1,713 students)
Morris Hill Elem grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+43.4%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Morris Hill Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Junction City
Junction City Sr High
1,713 students
- Junction City
Junction City Middle School
900 students
- Ware Elem 623
Ware Elem
623 students
- Ltg Richard J. 615
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary
615 students
- Fort Riley Mid 541
Fort Riley Middle School
541 students
- This school 413
Morris Hill Elem
413 students
What this shows Morris Hill Elem reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morris Hill Elem compares
Morris Hill Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,825
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Geary County Schools reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~413 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), up 106.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.