- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waterville, MN
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.
Federal NCES profile for Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270001301753
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 232
- students enrolled
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Waterville-Elysian-Morristown · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001301753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 270001301753 · Waterville, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 13.6:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterville Elementary (264 students)
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterville Ele
Waterville Elementary
264 students
- This school
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.
232 students
- Morristown Ele
Morristown Elementary
115 students
- Waterville-Ely 105
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr.
105 students
What this shows Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. compares
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 42% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$14,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Waterville-Elysian-Morristown reports $14,226 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morristown Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high 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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.
How many students attend Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.?
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. has 232 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waterville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.?
26.1% of students at Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.?
The largest demographic group at Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Waterville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.?
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
What other schools are in Waterville-Elysian-Morristown?
Besides Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr., Waterville-Elysian-Morristown also operates Waterville Elementary (264 students), Morristown Elementary (115 students), and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. (105 students). See the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown district page for the complete list.