Enrollment
317
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marysville, MI
Morton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262304000719
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morton Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Morton Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Marysville, MI.
School address
District: Marysville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262304000719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morton Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morton Elementary School
Morton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marysville, Michigan, enrolling 317 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 317 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 636 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #219.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Marysville Public Schools spends $10,518 per pupil, 22% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Marysville Public Schools also operates Marysville High School (806 students) and Marysville Middle School (603 students) alongside Morton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Morton Elementary School compares
Morton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$10,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Morton Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville Public Schools, which includes Morton Elementary School.
$10,518
Per student
-22%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 64.9%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Morton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardens Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~317 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Morton Elementary School
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marysville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morton Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morton Elementary School?
54.3% of students at Morton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morton Elementary School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Marysville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morton Elementary School rank among schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Marysville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marysville on the city page.
Is Morton Elementary School a good school?
Morton Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marysville Public Schools?
Besides Morton Elementary School, Marysville Public Schools also operates Marysville High School (806 students), Marysville Middle School (603 students), and Gardens Elementary School (469 students). See the Marysville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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