- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bastrop, LA
Morehouse Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morehouse Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220111000807
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morehouse Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Bastrop · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morehouse Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morehouse Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bastrop, LA.
School address
District: Morehouse Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220111000807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Morehouse Elementary School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 220111000807 · Bastrop, LA Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 17:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Beekman Charter School (1,053 students)
Morehouse Elementary School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Morehouse Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beekman Charte
Beekman Charter School
1,053 students
- Bastrop High S
Bastrop High School
794 students
- This school
Morehouse Elementary School
509 students
- Delta Elementa
Delta Elementary School
442 students
- Morehouse Magn 284
Morehouse Magnet School
284 students
What this shows Morehouse Elementary School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morehouse Elementary School compares
Morehouse 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 90% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,560
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
34
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 94.3%
White 4.5%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Morehouse Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Morehouse Parish reports $16,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morehouse Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beekman Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bastrop High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delta Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morehouse Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morehouse Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other schools in Bastrop
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morehouse Elementary School
How many students attend Morehouse Elementary School?
Morehouse Elementary School has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bastrop, LA. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morehouse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morehouse Elementary School is 17:1, which is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morehouse Elementary School?
6.0% of students at Morehouse Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morehouse Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morehouse Elementary School is African American at 94.3% of enrollment, in Bastrop, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morehouse Elementary School?
Morehouse Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Morehouse Elementary School rank among schools in Bastrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Morehouse Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bastrop, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Morehouse Parish?
Besides Morehouse Elementary School, Morehouse Parish also operates Beekman Charter School (1,053 students), Bastrop High School (794 students), and Delta Elementary School (442 students). See the Morehouse Parish district page for the complete list.