- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrill, NE
Tri Community Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Tri Community Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310009702206
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri Community Preschool earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Morrill · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tri Community Preschool has class sizes smaller than 93% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri Community Preschool ranks #1 of 4 schools in Morrill, NE.
School address
District: Morrill Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009702206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Tri Community Preschool shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 310009702206 · Morrill, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 7.3:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrill High School (122 students)
Tri Community Preschool shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Tri Community Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrill High S
Morrill High School
122 students
- Morrill Elemen
Morrill Elementary
116 students
- This school 29
Tri Community Preschool
29 students
What this shows Tri Community Preschool reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri Community Preschool compares
Tri Community Preschool is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▲ 20% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 7% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,270
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Tri Community Preschool is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Morrill Public Schools reports $23,270 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri Community Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morrill Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri Community Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri Community Preschool
How many students attend Tri Community Preschool?
Tri Community Preschool has 29 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrill, NE. CCD year-over-year: 35 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri Community Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri Community Preschool is 7.3:1, which is 46% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 54% 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 Tri Community Preschool?
37.1% of students at Tri Community Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri Community Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Tri Community Preschool is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Morrill, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri Community Preschool?
Tri Community Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Tri Community Preschool rank among schools in Morrill?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri Community Preschool ranks #1 of 4 schools in Morrill, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Morrill Public Schools?
Besides Tri Community Preschool, Morrill Public Schools also operates Morrill High School (122 students) and Morrill Elementary (116 students). See the Morrill Public Schools district page for the complete list.