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Morrish Elementary School

5055 MAPLE AVE, SWARTZ CREEK, MI 48473 · (810) 591-3702 · Genesee County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL435 STUDENTS
Enrollment
435
Elementary
DISTRICT 327 · STATE 369
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.2:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
231 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 55%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
162
Grade 1
134
Grade 2
139
Student demographics
White
33677%
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
225%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Black
409%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 18%
Asian
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
317%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
22652%
Female
20948%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
435
-7 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
was 19.6:1
% White
77%
was 81%
% Hispanic
5%
was 7%
% Black
9%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Morrish Elementary School

Morrish Elementary School is one of the mid-tier elementary campuss in SWARTZ CREEK, Michigan, run under Swartz Creek Community Schools, with 435 students on its rolls from grades K through 2.

Across the 8 schools in Swartz Creek Community Schools (3,483 students total), Morrish Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Morrish Elementary School reports that White students make up the majority at 77%. Beyond that, the school lists 9% Black, 7% multiracial, 5% Hispanic.

On the income-and-resources front, Morrish Elementary School lists 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 19.9:1. The state averages around 15.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 53% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Genesee County put the typical household earns roughly $62,281 per year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Morrish Elementary School is one of 158 public schools in Genesee County (combined enrollment of about 58,534 students).

The closest other public school is Transition Center, roughly 1.8 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Morrish Elementary School operates from an outlying location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Morrish Elementary School has held roughly steady, going from 442 students in 2018 to 435 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Genesee County at a glance

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Population
403,305
Census ACS
Median income
$62,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
158
58,534 students

Quick facts

School name
Morrish Elementary School
District
Swartz Creek Community Schools
Address
5055 MAPLE AVE, SWARTZ CREEK, MI 48473
Phone
(810) 591-3702
County
Genesee County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–02
Total enrollment
435
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
231 (53%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
263342006879
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Swartz Creek Community Schools
Other schools in SWARTZ CREEK
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Morrish Elementary School
How many students attend Morrish Elementary School?
Morrish Elementary School enrolls approximately 435 students in grades KG-02.
Is Morrish Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Morrish Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many students per teacher at Morrish Elementary School?
Approximately 19.9:1 students per teacher at Morrish Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Morrish Elementary School?
Student demographics at Morrish Elementary School are roughly 77% White, 5% Hispanic, 9% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Morrish Elementary School in?
Morrish Elementary School is part of Swartz Creek Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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