Enrollment
335
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How M.E. Norman Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at M.E. Norman Elementary School
M.E. Norman Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Morgan City, Louisiana, enrolling 335 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Louisiana schools and 24% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.4% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 335 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 324 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Morgan City's public schools, it stands alongside Bayou Vista Elementary School (340 students): M.E. Norman Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 17.9:1).
St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students) and Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students) alongside M.E. Norman Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How M.E. Norman Elementary School compares
M.E. Norman Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,564
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Mary Parish, which includes M.E. Norman Elementary School.
$13,564
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 40.8%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bayou Vista Elementary School
Standard public school
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is M.E. Norman Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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