- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrow, GA
Morrow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morrow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123000500
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrow Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Morrow · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrow Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrow Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Morrow, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Morrow Elementary School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 130123000500 · Morrow, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 12.3:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Morrow Elementary School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Morrow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 406
Morrow Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Morrow Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morrow Elementary School compares
Morrow Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Asian 15.3%
Two or More 3.9%
White 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Morrow Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morrow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Morrow
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Standard public school
801 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Haynie Elementary School
Standard public school
767 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Tara Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morrow Elementary School
How many students attend Morrow Elementary School?
Morrow Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrow, GA. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrow Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Morrow Elementary School?
90.3% of students at Morrow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morrow Elementary School is African American at 43.1% of enrollment, in Morrow, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrow Elementary School?
Morrow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Morrow Elementary School rank among schools in Morrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrow Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Morrow, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morrow on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Morrow Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.