- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Morgan Central Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 210429002194 · West Liberty, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 14.3:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgan County High School (527 students)
Morgan Central Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Morgan Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgan County
Morgan County High School
527 students
- Morgan County
Morgan County Middle School
361 students
- Wrigley Elemen
Wrigley Elementary School
286 students
- This school
Morgan Central Elementary School
285 students
- East Valley El 119
East Valley Elementary School
119 students
- Ezel Elementar 114
Ezel Elementary School
114 students
What this shows Morgan Central Elementary School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morgan Central Elementary School compares
Morgan Central Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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
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.
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
District finance for Morgan County reports $14,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~285 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.