- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Troy, MI
Morse Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morse Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263426006964
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morse Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Morse Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morse Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Troy, MI.
School address
District: Troy School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263426006964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Morse Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 263426006964 · Troy, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 14.7:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High School (2,032 students)
Morse Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Morse Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High Scho
Troy High School
2,032 students
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
1,468 students
- Larson Middle
Larson Middle School
865 students
- Boulan Park Mi
Boulan Park Middle School
839 students
- Baker Middle S 629
Baker Middle School
629 students
- This school 411
Morse Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Morse Elementary School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morse Elementary School compares
Morse Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Michigan - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$15,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 34.8%
White 34.1%
African American 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Morse Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Troy School District reports $15,761 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morse Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulan Park Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morse Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Troy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
460 students 17:1 students per teacher
Bemis Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Schroeder Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Wass Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Wattles Elementary School
Standard public school
406 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Leonard Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morse Elementary School
How many students attend Morse Elementary School?
Morse Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Troy, MI. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morse Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Morse Elementary School?
37.5% of students at Morse Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morse Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morse Elementary School is Asian at 34.8% of enrollment, in Troy, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morse Elementary School?
Morse Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Morse Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Morse Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Troy, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy School District?
Besides Morse Elementary School, Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students), Athens High School (1,468 students), and Larson Middle School (865 students). See the Troy School District district page for the complete list.