- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morton, MS
Morton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280390000747
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morton Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Morton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morton Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Morton, MS.
School address
District: Scott Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280390000747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Morton Elementary School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 280390000747 · Morton, MS Other · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott Central Attendance Center (856 students)
Morton Elementary School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Morton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scott Central
Scott Central Attendance Center
856 students
- This school
Morton Elementary School
686 students
- Sebastopol Att
Sebastopol Attendance Center
684 students
- Bettye Mae Jac
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
486 students
- Morton High Sc
Morton High School
476 students
- Lake Elementar 333
Lake Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Morton Elementary School reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morton Elementary School compares
Morton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 686 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
White 30.9%
African American 24.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Morton Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott Co School Dist reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Central Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebastopol Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bettye Mae Jack Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morton Elementary School
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has 686 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morton Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morton Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Morton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morton Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Morton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Morton Elementary School rank among public schools in Morton?
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Morton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Scott Co School Dist?
Besides Morton Elementary School, Scott Co School Dist also operates Scott Central Attendance Center (856 students), Sebastopol Attendance Center (684 students), and Bettye Mae Jack Middle School (486 students). See the Scott Co School Dist district page for the complete list.