- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, OH
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morrison Gordon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390435200101
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrison Gordon Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrison Gordon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrison Gordon Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Athens, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Morrison Gordon Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 390435200101 · Athens, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 23.1:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens High School (685 students)
Morrison Gordon Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Morrison Gordon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
685 students
- The Plains Int
The Plains Intermediate School
500 students
- This school
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
393 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle School
360 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
329 students
What this shows Morrison Gordon Elementary School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morrison Gordon Elementary School compares
Morrison Gordon Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$16,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Morrison Gordon Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens City reports $16,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morrison Gordon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Plains Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrison Gordon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Athens
1 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morrison Gordon Elementary School
How many students attend Morrison Gordon Elementary School?
Morrison Gordon Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, OH. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrison Gordon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrison Gordon Elementary School is 23.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morrison Gordon Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Morrison Gordon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrison Gordon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morrison Gordon Elementary School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Athens, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrison Gordon Elementary School?
Morrison Gordon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Morrison Gordon Elementary School rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrison Gordon Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Athens, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Athens City?
Besides Morrison Gordon Elementary School, Athens City also operates Athens High School (685 students), The Plains Intermediate School (500 students), and Athens Middle School (360 students). See the Athens City district page for the complete list.