- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morristown, IN
Morristown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morristown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180321000417
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morristown Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 338
- students enrolled
Morristown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Shelby Eastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180321000417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Morristown Elementary School grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 180321000417 · Morristown, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 18.8:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown Jr-Sr High School (333 students)
Morristown Elementary School grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Morristown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Morristown Elementary School
338 students
- Morristown Jr-
Morristown Jr-Sr High School
333 students
- Waldron Jr-Sr
Waldron Jr-Sr High School
323 students
- Waldron Elemen
Waldron Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Morristown Elementary School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morristown Elementary School compares
Morristown Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$12,317
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Morristown Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Shelby Eastern Schools reports $12,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morristown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waldron Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waldron Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morristown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Morristown
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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morristown Elementary School
How many students attend Morristown Elementary School?
Morristown Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morristown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morristown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morristown Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morristown Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Morristown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morristown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morristown Elementary School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Morristown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morristown Elementary School?
Morristown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Shelby Eastern Schools?
Besides Morristown Elementary School, Shelby Eastern Schools also operates Morristown Jr-Sr High School (333 students), Waldron Jr-Sr High School (323 students), and Waldron Elementary School (298 students). See the Shelby Eastern Schools district page for the complete list.