Enrollment
620
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How S.P. Morton Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at S.P. Morton Elementary
S.P. Morton Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin, Virginia, enrolling 620 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Virginia schools and 24% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 620 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and White (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Franklin City Public Schools spends $17,714 per pupil, 21% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 157 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 620 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Franklin's public schools, it stands alongside Franklin High (504 students): S.P. Morton Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.3:1).
Franklin City Public Schools also operates Franklin High (504 students) and Joseph P. King Jr. Middle (164 students) alongside S.P. Morton Elementary.
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 S.P. Morton Elementary compares
S.P. Morton Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,714
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin City Public Schools, which includes S.P. Morton Elementary.
$17,714
Per student
+21%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 45.0%
Federal 27.0%
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 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
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~620 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is S.P. Morton Elementary a good school?
S.P. Morton Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools. 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 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.
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