- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morgan City, LA
M.E. Norman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for M.E. Norman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220162001947
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M.E. Norman Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Morgan City · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
M.E. Norman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M.E. Norman Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Morgan City, LA.
School address
District: St. Mary Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220162001947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
M.E. Norman Elementary School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 220162001947 · Morgan City, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 20.9:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgan City High School (650 students)
M.E. Norman Elementary School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
M.E. Norman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgan City Hi
Morgan City High School
650 students
- Hattie a. Watt
Hattie a. Watts Elementary School
601 students
- Berwick High S
Berwick High School
469 students
- Patterson High
Patterson High School
439 students
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
429 students
- This school
M.E. Norman Elementary School
335 students
What this shows M.E. Norman Elementary School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How M.E. Norman Elementary School compares
M.E. Norman Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 6% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, M.E. Norman Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary Parish reports $14,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M.E. Norman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hattie a. Watts Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berwick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patterson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M.E. Norman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Morgan City
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Bayou Vista Elementary School
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340 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wyandotte Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 15:1 students per teacher
Julia B. Maitland School
Standard public school
199 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Bayou L'ourse Primary School
Standard public school
150 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Stephensville Elementary School
Standard public school
96 students 8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about M.E. Norman Elementary School
How many students attend M.E. Norman Elementary School?
M.E. Norman Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morgan City, LA. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at M.E. Norman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at M.E. Norman Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at M.E. Norman Elementary School?
66.4% of students at M.E. Norman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M.E. Norman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at M.E. Norman Elementary School is White at 34.6% of enrollment, in Morgan City, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M.E. Norman Elementary School?
M.E. Norman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does M.E. Norman Elementary School rank among schools in Morgan City?
By Resource Investment Index, M.E. Norman Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Morgan City, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morgan City on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Mary Parish?
Besides M.E. Norman Elementary School, St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students), Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students), and Berwick High School (469 students). See the St. Mary Parish district page for the complete list.