Enrollment
610
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morgantown, KY
Morgantown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morgantown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210081000164
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgantown Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Morgantown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgantown Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgantown Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Morgantown, KY.
School address
District: Butler County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210081000164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morgantown Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morgantown Elementary School
Morgantown Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Morgantown, Kentucky, enrolling 610 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 610 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 478 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Morgantown's public schools, it stands alongside North Butler Elementary (406 students): Morgantown Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 15.6:1).
Butler County also operates Butler County High School (662 students) and Butler County Middle School (461 students) alongside Morgantown 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 Morgantown Elementary School compares
Morgantown 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$12,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Morgantown Elementary School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butler County, which includes Morgantown Elementary School.
$12,479
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 63.0%
Federal 20.8%
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 Morgantown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Butler Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler County Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgantown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Morgantown
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~610 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Morgantown Elementary School
How many students attend Morgantown Elementary School?
Morgantown Elementary School has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morgantown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgantown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgantown Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morgantown Elementary School?
64.1% of students at Morgantown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgantown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morgantown Elementary School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Morgantown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgantown Elementary School?
Morgantown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Morgantown Elementary School rank among schools in Morgantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgantown Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Morgantown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morgantown on the city page.
Is Morgantown Elementary School a good school?
Morgantown Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky 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 Butler County?
Besides Morgantown Elementary School, Butler County also operates Butler County High School (662 students), Butler County Middle School (461 students), and North Butler Elementary (406 students). See the Butler County district page for the complete list.
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