- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, NE
Morton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317281001133
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morton Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Morton Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lexington, NE.
School address
District: Lexington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317281001133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Morton Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 317281001133 · Lexington, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 12.8:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High School (915 students)
Morton Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Morton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High School
915 students
- Lexington Midd
Lexington Middle School
672 students
- Bryan Elementa
Bryan Elementary School
385 students
- Sandoz Element 358
Sandoz Elementary School
358 students
- This school 321
Morton Elementary School
321 students
- Pershing Eleme 312
Pershing Elementary School
312 students
What this shows Morton Elementary School reports 321 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 125% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 125% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$14,074
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
African American 17.1%
White 7.5%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Morton Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Lexington Public Schools reports $14,074 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandoz Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morton Elementary School
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, NE. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morton Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% 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 Morton Elementary School?
69.4% of students at Morton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morton Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Lexington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lexington, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington Public Schools?
Besides Morton Elementary School, Lexington Public Schools also operates Lexington High School (915 students), Lexington Middle School (672 students), and Bryan Elementary School (385 students). See the Lexington Public Schools district page for the complete list.