- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, VA
S.P. Morton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for S.P. Morton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510141000631
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S.P. Morton Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 620
- students enrolled
S.P. Morton Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S.P. Morton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Franklin, VA.
School address
District: Franklin City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510141000631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
S.P. Morton Elementary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510141000631 · Franklin, VA Other · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (504 students)
S.P. Morton Elementary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
S.P. Morton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
S.P. Morton Elementary
620 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High
504 students
- Joseph P. King 164
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle
164 students
What this shows S.P. Morton Elementary reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How S.P. Morton Elementary compares
S.P. Morton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 92% in Virginia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$18,288
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.7%
White 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, S.P. Morton Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin City Public Schools reports $18,288 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S.P. Morton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph P. King Jr. Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S.P. Morton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about S.P. Morton Elementary
How many students attend S.P. Morton Elementary?
S.P. Morton Elementary has 620 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, VA. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at S.P. Morton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at S.P. Morton Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S.P. Morton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at S.P. Morton Elementary is African American at 74.7% of enrollment, in Franklin, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S.P. Morton Elementary?
S.P. Morton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 S.P. Morton Elementary rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, S.P. Morton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Franklin, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Franklin City Public Schools?
Besides S.P. Morton Elementary, Franklin City Public Schools also operates Franklin High (504 students) and Joseph P. King Jr. Middle (164 students). See the Franklin City Public Schools district page for the complete list.