- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morristown, MN
Morristown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Morristown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270001301103
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morristown Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 115
- students enrolled
Morristown Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Waterville-Elysian-Morristown · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001301103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Morristown Elementary grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 270001301103 · Morristown, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 14.4:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterville Elementary (264 students)
Morristown Elementary grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Morristown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterville Ele
Waterville Elementary
264 students
- Waterville-Ely
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.
232 students
- This school
Morristown Elementary
115 students
- Waterville-Ely 105
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr.
105 students
What this shows Morristown Elementary reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morristown Elementary compares
Morristown Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 33% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$14,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Morristown Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Waterville-Elysian-Morristown reports $14,226 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morristown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morristown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morristown Elementary
How many students attend Morristown Elementary?
Morristown Elementary has 115 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morristown, MN. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morristown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morristown Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morristown Elementary?
28.6% of students at Morristown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morristown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Morristown Elementary is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Morristown, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morristown Elementary?
Morristown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Waterville-Elysian-Morristown?
Besides Morristown Elementary, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown also operates Waterville Elementary (264 students), Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. (232 students), and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. (105 students). See the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown district page for the complete list.