Enrollment
842
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madison, GA
Morgan County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130378002141
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan County Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan County Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan County Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Madison, GA.
School address
District: Morgan County · Georgia
NCES ID 130378002141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morgan County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morgan County Elementary School
Morgan County Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Madison, Georgia, enrolling 842 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 842 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Morgan County also operates Morgan County High School (1,117 students) and Morgan County Primary School (854 students) alongside Morgan County 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 County Elementary School compares
Morgan County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,193
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 65.9%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Morgan County Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan County, which includes Morgan County Elementary School.
$13,193
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 37.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 Morgan County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~842 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Morgan County Elementary School
How many students attend Morgan County Elementary School?
Morgan County Elementary School has 842 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madison, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan County Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morgan County Elementary School?
39.0% of students at Morgan County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan County Elementary School is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Madison, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan County Elementary School?
Morgan County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morgan County Elementary School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan County Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Madison, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Morgan County Elementary School a good school?
Morgan County Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia 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 County Elementary School, Morgan County also operates Morgan County High School (1,117 students), Morgan County Primary School (854 students), and Morgan County Middle School (749 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.
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