- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troy, MT
W F Morrison School
Federal NCES profile for W F Morrison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302655000748
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W F Morrison School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 158
- students enrolled
W F Morrison School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W F Morrison School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Troy, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
W F Morrison School shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 302655000748 · Troy, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy 7-8 (77 students)
W F Morrison School shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How W F Morrison School compares
W F Morrison School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Montana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$17,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 79 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, W F Morrison School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Troy Elem reports $17,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W F Morrison School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W F Morrison School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Troy
2 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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about W F Morrison School
How many students attend W F Morrison School?
W F Morrison School has 158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troy, MT. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W F Morrison School?
The student-teacher ratio at W F Morrison School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W F Morrison School?
The largest demographic group at W F Morrison School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Troy, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W F Morrison School?
W F Morrison School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 W F Morrison School rank among schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, W F Morrison School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Troy, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy Elem?
Besides W F Morrison School, Troy Elem also operates Troy 7-8 (77 students). See the Troy Elem district page for the complete list.