- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Towanda, PA
Morrow El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Morrow El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422355004811
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrow El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Towanda · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrow El Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrow El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Towanda, PA.
School address
District: Towanda Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422355004811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Morrow El Sch held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 422355004811 · Towanda, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 15.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Towanda Area Jshs (709 students)
Morrow El Sch held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Morrow El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Towanda Area J
Towanda Area Jshs
709 students
- Towanda Area E
Towanda Area El Sch
423 students
- This school
Morrow El Sch
350 students
What this shows Morrow El Sch reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morrow El Sch compares
Morrow El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$17,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Morrow El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Towanda Area Sd reports $17,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morrow El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towanda Area Jshs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Towanda Area El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrow El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Towanda
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morrow El Sch
How many students attend Morrow El Sch?
Morrow El Sch has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Towanda, PA. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrow El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrow El Sch is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morrow El Sch?
100.0% of students at Morrow El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrow El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Morrow El Sch is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Towanda, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrow El Sch?
Morrow El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Morrow El Sch rank among public schools in Towanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrow El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Towanda, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Towanda Area Sd?
Besides Morrow El Sch, Towanda Area Sd also operates Towanda Area Jshs (709 students) and Towanda Area El Sch (423 students). See the Towanda Area Sd district page for the complete list.