Enrollment
393
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morrison Gordon Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morrison Gordon Elementary School
Morrison Gordon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Athens, Ohio, enrolling 393 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Ohio schools and 27% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 603 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #368.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Athens's public schools, it stands alongside East Elementary School (329 students): Morrison Gordon Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 14.3:1).
Athens City also operates Athens High School (685 students) and The Plains Intermediate School (500 students) alongside Morrison Gordon Elementary School.
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 Morrison Gordon Elementary School compares
Morrison Gordon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,526
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athens City, which includes Morrison Gordon Elementary School.
$15,526
Per student
+6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.7%
State 23.9%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Athens on the city page.
Is Morrison Gordon Elementary School a good school?
Morrison Gordon Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio 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 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.
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