- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelbyville, KY
Marnel C. Moorman School
Federal NCES profile for Marnel C. Moorman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210532002491
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marnel C. Moorman School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marnel C. Moorman School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marnel C. Moorman School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Shelbyville, KY.
School address
District: Shelby County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210532002491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Marnel C. Moorman School held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210532002491 · Shelbyville, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 16.4:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students)
Marnel C. Moorman School held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Marnel C. Moorman School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martha Layne C
Martha Layne Collins High School
1,157 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County High School
1,003 students
- This school
Marnel C. Moorman School
803 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County West Middle School
563 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County East Middle School
505 students
- Wright Element
Wright Elementary
489 students
What this shows Marnel C. Moorman School reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marnel C. Moorman School compares
Marnel C. Moorman School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 803 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Marnel C. Moorman School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $14,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marnel C. Moorman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Layne Collins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby County West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby County East Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marnel C. Moorman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Shelbyville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wright Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Painted Stone Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Clear Creek Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Southside Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~803 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marnel C. Moorman School
How many students attend Marnel C. Moorman School?
Marnel C. Moorman School has 803 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelbyville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marnel C. Moorman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marnel C. Moorman School is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marnel C. Moorman School?
49.5% of students at Marnel C. Moorman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marnel C. Moorman School?
The largest demographic group at Marnel C. Moorman School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marnel C. Moorman School?
Marnel C. Moorman School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Marnel C. Moorman School rank among elementary schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marnel C. Moorman School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Shelbyville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Marnel C. Moorman School, Shelby County also operates Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students), Shelby County High School (1,003 students), and Shelby County West Middle School (563 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.