- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morganfield, KY
Morganfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morganfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210564001334
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morganfield Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Morganfield · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Morganfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morganfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Morganfield, KY.
School address
District: Union County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210564001334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Morganfield Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210564001334 · Morganfield, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 10.9:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Union County High School (642 students)
Morganfield Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Morganfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union County H
Union County High School
642 students
- Union County M
Union County Middle School
413 students
- Sturgis Elemen
Sturgis Elementary School
343 students
- This school
Morganfield Elementary School
328 students
- Uniontown Elem 199
Uniontown Elementary School
199 students
- Union County P 90
Union County Preschool and Headstart
90 students
What this shows Morganfield Elementary School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morganfield Elementary School compares
Morganfield 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$15,091
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Morganfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County reports $15,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morganfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sturgis Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uniontown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union County Preschool and Headstart | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morganfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 90:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morganfield Elementary School
How many students attend Morganfield Elementary School?
Morganfield Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morganfield, KY. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morganfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morganfield Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% 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 Morganfield Elementary School?
67.8% of students at Morganfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morganfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morganfield Elementary School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Morganfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morganfield Elementary School?
Morganfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morganfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Morganfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Morganfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Morganfield, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morganfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County?
Besides Morganfield Elementary School, Union County also operates Union County High School (642 students), Union County Middle School (413 students), and Sturgis Elementary School (343 students). See the Union County district page for the complete list.