Enrollment
158
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W F Morrison School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at W F Morrison School
W F Morrison School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Troy, Montana, enrolling 158 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 158 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 79 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 46.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 39 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 158 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Troy's public schools, it stands alongside Mccormick School (21 students): W F Morrison School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Troy Elem, also runs Troy 7-8 (77 students).
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 W F Morrison School compares
W F Morrison School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,524
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy Elem, which includes W F Morrison School.
$16,524
Per student
-14%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 26.7%
Federal 46.3%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Troy
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~158 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is W F Morrison School a good school?
W F Morrison School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. 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 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.
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