Enrollment
509
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morehouse Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morehouse Elementary School
Morehouse Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bastrop, Louisiana, enrolling 509 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.0% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Louisiana average.
With 509 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #14, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 27.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bastrop's public schools, it stands alongside Beekman Charter School (1,053 students): Morehouse Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 17.6:1).
Morehouse Parish also operates Beekman Charter School (1,053 students) and Bastrop High School (794 students) alongside Morehouse 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 Morehouse Elementary School compares
Morehouse 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,851
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morehouse Parish, which includes Morehouse Elementary School.
$14,851
Per student
-9%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 41.2%
Federal 27.7%
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 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
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
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 (~509 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Bastrop on the city page.
Is Morehouse Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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