Enrollment
854
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, GA
Morgan County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130378001380
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan County Primary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan County Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan County Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Madison, GA.
School address
District: Morgan County · Georgia
NCES ID 130378001380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morgan County Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morgan County Primary School
Morgan County Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Madison, Georgia, enrolling 854 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 854 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 421 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Morgan County also operates Morgan County High School (1,117 students) and Morgan County Elementary School (842 students) alongside Morgan County Primary 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 Primary School compares
Morgan County Primary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$13,193
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 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.2 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 65.0%
African American 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Morgan County Primary School is more mixed than 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 Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan County Primary 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
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other 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 (~854 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Morgan County Primary School
How many students attend Morgan County Primary School?
Morgan County Primary School has 854 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan County Primary School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 County Primary School?
44.8% of students at Morgan County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan County Primary School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Madison, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan County Primary School?
Morgan County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan County Primary School ranks #3 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 Primary School a good school?
Morgan County Primary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Primary School, Morgan County also operates Morgan County High School (1,117 students), Morgan County Elementary School (842 students), and Morgan County Middle School (749 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.
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