Enrollment
158
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 302655000748
W F Morrison School — Troy, MT
Federal NCES profile for W F Morrison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
W F Morrison School earns an F Resource Investment Index (38/100), with class sizes larger than 79% of Montana schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 38/100
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Montana
- 158
- students enrolled
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W F Morrison School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
W F Morrison School reports 158 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 79 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Troy Elem spends $18,839 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.0% from local sources (property taxes), 26.7% from the state, and 46.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How W F Morrison School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 63% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
16 smaller classes than 43% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
158 larger than 15% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 29% above state mean
Top 79% in Montana — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,839
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Enrollment 158 Top 63% in Montana — larger than 37% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302655000748
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 79:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.2%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 35
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy Elem, which includes W F Morrison School.
$18,839
Per student
-13%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
Similar other schools in Troy
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 15.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a student body in Troy, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W F Morrison School?
W F Morrison School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.