Enrollment
227
Elementary
DISTRICT 248 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MORENCI AREA SCHOOLS·NCES 262457006108
Morenci Elementary School
517 E LOCUST ST, MORENCI, MI 49256 · (517) 458-7501 · Lenawee County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL227 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
139 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 44 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 39 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 33 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 30 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 43 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (44) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (43).
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Morenci Elementary School→Morenci Middle and High School
Based on grade levels within Morenci Area Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Morenci Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morenci Elementary School this school | 227 | 61.2% | N/A |
| Eastside Elementary School CONSTANTINE | 230 | 63.0% | N/A |
| Washington Elementary School CHARLOTTE | 255 | 61.6% | 30.6% |
| Riverside Elementary School CONSTANTINE | 256 | 59.0% | 29.9% |
| River Valley Elementary School THREE OAKS | 195 | 61.5% | 47.2% |
| Blair Elementary School TRAVERSE CITY | 202 | 63.9% | 33.0% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Morenci Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Lenawee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 227 | #1,350 of 1,630 | #13 of 18 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #175 of 1,424 | #3 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.0% | #867 of 1,424 | #6 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 61.2% | #678 of 1,563 | #4 of 17 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.3% | #403 of 440 | #6 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
227
+11 (+5%) vs 2020
-53% since 1990-91, when it was 485
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 227 | 17 | 13.3:1 | 61% (139) |
| 2023-24 | 245 | 16.3 | 15.0:1 | 61% (149) |
| 2022-23 | 243 | 15.4 | 15.8:1 | 58% (140) |
| 2020-21 | 216 | 18 | 12.0:1 | 72% (156) |
| 2017-18 | 224 | 18 | 12.4:1 | 75% (167) |
| 2015-16 | 261 | 16 | 16.3:1 | 68% (178) |
| 2010-11 | 294 | 14 | 21.0:1 | 58% (171) |
| 2000-01 | 452 | 24 | 18.8:1 | 32% (145) |
| 1990-91 | 485 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Morenci Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (224 to 227); teachers down 6% (18 to 17).
About Morenci Elementary School
Morenci Elementary School is a small elementary school. Its address is in MORENCI, Michigan. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 227 students in pre-K through 5. The average for elementary schools in Michigan is about 369 students, so this school is 38% smaller than average.
Morenci Area Schools is the local district for Morenci Elementary School. It runs 2 schools with 496 students.
The large majority of students at Morenci Elementary School, 84%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 10% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. That is close to the 87% White share among all Lenawee County residents. By the diversity index, Morenci Elementary School comes in at 28%.
Teacher staffing is 17 full-time equivalents, or about 13.3 students per teacher. Among elementary schools in Michigan, the typical ratio is 15.8:1. About 61% of students, or 139, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 44% average for public schools in Lenawee County, the school's rate is higher.
Federal survey data for Lenawee County show that median household income is about $70,518, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. A total of 47 public schools operate in Lenawee County, serving about 14,256 students.
The shortest distance from Morenci Elementary School to another public school is about 0.2 miles, to Morenci Middle and High School. The ten-mile area around Morenci Elementary School holds 5 other public schools.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Distant.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 227 was 5% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 216. Students per teacher rose from 12.0 in 2020-21 to 13.3 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Morenci Elementary School may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Lenawee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
98,415
Census ACS
Median income
$70,518
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
47
14,256 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Morenci Area Schools
- Morenci Middle and High SchoolHigh · 269 students
Nearby schools
- Morenci Middle and High School0.2 mi · 269
- Fayette Jr/Sr High School7.0 mi · 109
- Fayette Elementary School7.0 mi · 219
- Ruth McGregor Elementary School8.7 mi · 352
- Sand Creek High School8.9 mi · 404
- Waldron Area Schools10.9 mi · 205
Frequently asked questions
About Morenci Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Morenci Elementary School?
Morenci Elementary School enrolls approximately 227 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Morenci Elementary School serve?
Morenci Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Morenci Elementary School?
Approximately 13.3:1 students per teacher at Morenci Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Morenci Elementary School?
Student demographics at Morenci Elementary School are roughly 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Morenci Elementary School?
Morenci Elementary School is overseen by Morenci Area Schools in Lenawee County.
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