- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Swartz Creek, MI
Morrish Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morrish Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263342006879
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrish Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Swartz Creek · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrish Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrish Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Swartz Creek, MI.
School address
District: Swartz Creek Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263342006879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Morrish Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 263342006879 · Swartz Creek, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 19.8:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Swartz Creek High School (996 students)
Morrish Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Morrish Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swartz Creek H
Swartz Creek High School
996 students
- Swartz Creek M
Swartz Creek Middle School
758 students
- This school
Morrish Elementary School
435 students
- Elms Road Elem
Elms Road Elementary School
420 students
- Syring Element 354
Syring Elementary School
354 students
- Dieck Elementa 334
Dieck Elementary School
334 students
What this shows Morrish Elementary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morrish Elementary School compares
Morrish Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,796
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Morrish Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Swartz Creek Community Schools reports $13,796 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morrish Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swartz Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swartz Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elms Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Syring Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dieck Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrish Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morrish Elementary School
How many students attend Morrish Elementary School?
Morrish Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Swartz Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrish Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrish Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morrish Elementary School?
60.0% of students at Morrish Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrish Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morrish Elementary School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Swartz Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrish Elementary School?
Morrish Elementary School 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 Morrish Elementary School rank among schools in Swartz Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrish Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Swartz Creek, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Swartz Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Swartz Creek Community Schools?
Besides Morrish Elementary School, Swartz Creek Community Schools also operates Swartz Creek High School (996 students), Swartz Creek Middle School (758 students), and Elms Road Elementary School (420 students). See the Swartz Creek Community Schools district page for the complete list.