Enrollment
369
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paducah, KY
Morgan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210465001152
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Paducah Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210465001152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morgan Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morgan Elementary School
Morgan Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Paducah, Kentucky, enrolling 369 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.4% of students qualify for free meals, 48% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 126 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 26.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Paducah's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clark Elementary School (615 students): Morgan Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 15.4:1).
Paducah Independent also operates Paducah Tilghman High School (860 students) and Paducah Middle School (632 students) alongside Morgan 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 Elementary School compares
Morgan 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 48% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,678
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 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
African American 43.6%
White 30.4%
Two or More 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Morgan Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paducah Independent, which includes Morgan Elementary School.
$13,678
Per student
+4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 44.9%
Federal 26.1%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah Tilghman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paducah Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnabb Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paducah Head Start Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Paducah
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
615 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Lone Oak Intermediate School
Standard public school
437 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mcnabb Elementary School
Standard public school
334 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Reidland Intermediate School
Standard public school
228 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~369 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Morgan Elementary School
How many students attend Morgan Elementary School?
Morgan Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paducah, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% 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 Elementary School?
87.4% of students at Morgan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan Elementary School is African American at 43.6% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan Elementary School?
Morgan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Paducah, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paducah on the city page.
Is Morgan Elementary School a good school?
Morgan Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. It is also more 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 Paducah Independent?
Besides Morgan Elementary School, Paducah Independent also operates Paducah Tilghman High School (860 students), Paducah Middle School (632 students), and Clark Elementary School (615 students). See the Paducah Independent district page for the complete list.
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