- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Natchez, MS
Morgantown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Morgantown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280303001582
👥 S:T ratio 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgantown Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Natchez · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgantown Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgantown Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Natchez, MS.
School address
District: Natchez-Adams School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280303001582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Morgantown Elementary shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-20.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 280303001582 · Natchez, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 10:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Mc Laurin Elementary School (642 students)
Morgantown Elementary shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-20.9%). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Morgantown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mc Laurin Elem
Mc Laurin Elementary School
642 students
- Natchez High S
Natchez High School
606 students
- Natchez Middle
Natchez Middle School
397 students
- Susie B West E
Susie B West Elementary School
376 students
- This school
Morgantown Elementary
359 students
- Natchez Early 174
Natchez Early College@Co-Lin
174 students
What this shows Morgantown Elementary reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morgantown Elementary compares
Morgantown Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,859
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
African American 92.2%
White 4.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Morgantown Elementary is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
District finance for Natchez-Adams School District reports $14,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morgantown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Laurin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natchez High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natchez Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susie B West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natchez Early College@Co-Lin | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgantown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morgantown Elementary
How many students attend Morgantown Elementary?
Morgantown Elementary has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Natchez, MS. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgantown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgantown Elementary is 10:1, which is 25% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 36% 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 Morgantown Elementary?
100.0% of students at Morgantown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgantown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Morgantown Elementary is African American at 92.2% of enrollment, in Natchez, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgantown Elementary?
Morgantown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Morgantown Elementary rank among public schools in Natchez?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgantown Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Natchez, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Natchez on the city page.
What other schools are in Natchez-Adams School District?
Besides Morgantown Elementary, Natchez-Adams School District also operates Mc Laurin Elementary School (642 students), Natchez High School (606 students), and Natchez Middle School (397 students). See the Natchez-Adams School District district page for the complete list.