- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hastings, NE
Morton Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Morton Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317158002433
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morton Early Learning Center earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Morton Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Early Learning Center ranks #8 of 8 schools in Hastings, NE.
School address
District: Hastings Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317158002433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+135 students YoY
Morton Early Learning Center grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+48.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+135 students YoY 317158002433 · Hastings, NE Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 38.5:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings Senior High School (991 students)
Morton Early Learning Center grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+48.6%). Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Morton Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hastings Senio
Hastings Senior High School
991 students
- Hastings Middl
Hastings Middle School
757 students
- This school
Morton Early Learning Center
501 students
- Hawthorne Elem 343
Hawthorne Elementary School
343 students
- Raymond a Wats 336
Raymond a Watson Elem School
336 students
- Longfellow Ele 305
Longfellow Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Morton Early Learning Center reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morton Early Learning Center compares
Morton Early Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38.5:1 | ▲ 185% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 35% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
38.5:1
students per teacher
- 185% above state mean
Top 99% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Morton Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
District finance for Hastings Public Schools reports $13,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morton Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymond a Watson Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morton Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Morton Early Learning Center
How many students attend Morton Early Learning Center?
Morton Early Learning Center has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hastings, NE. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), up 135.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morton Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Morton Early Learning Center is 38.5:1, which is 185% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 145% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morton Early Learning Center?
20.1% of students at Morton Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morton Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Morton Early Learning Center is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Hastings, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morton Early Learning Center?
Morton Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Morton Early Learning Center rank among schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Early Learning Center ranks #8 of 8 schools in Hastings, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hastings on the city page.
What other schools are in Hastings Public Schools?
Besides Morton Early Learning Center, Hastings Public Schools also operates Hastings Senior High School (991 students), Hastings Middle School (757 students), and Hawthorne Elementary School (343 students). See the Hastings Public Schools district page for the complete list.