Enrollment
285
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Liberty, KY
Morgan Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210429002194
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan Central Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in West Liberty · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in West Liberty, KY.
School address
District: Morgan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210429002194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morgan Central Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morgan Central Elementary School
Morgan Central Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Liberty, Kentucky, enrolling 285 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #155.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among West Liberty's public schools, it stands alongside Wrigley Elementary School (286 students): Morgan Central Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 12.4:1).
Morgan County also operates Morgan County High School (527 students) and Morgan County Middle School (361 students) alongside Morgan Central 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 Morgan Central Elementary School compares
Morgan Central Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 98.6%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Morgan Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan County, which includes Morgan Central Elementary School.
$13,150
Per student
0%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 67.6%
Federal 19.8%
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 Morgan Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wrigley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ezel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in West Liberty
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 Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Morgan Central Elementary School
How many students attend Morgan Central Elementary School?
Morgan Central Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Liberty, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Central Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morgan Central Elementary School?
72.4% of students at Morgan Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan Central Elementary School is White at 98.6% of enrollment, in West Liberty, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan Central Elementary School?
Morgan Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Morgan Central Elementary School rank among schools in West Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in West Liberty, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Liberty on the city page.
Is Morgan Central Elementary School a good school?
Morgan Central Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky 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 Morgan County?
Besides Morgan Central Elementary School, Morgan County also operates Morgan County High School (527 students), Morgan County Middle School (361 students), and Wrigley Elementary School (286 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.
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