- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trinity, AL
West Morgan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Morgan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010248000212
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Morgan Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Trinity · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Morgan Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Morgan Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Trinity, AL.
School address
District: Morgan County · Alabama
NCES ID 010248000212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
West Morgan Elementary School shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-16.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 010248000212 · Trinity, AL Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 17.1:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert P Brewer High School (757 students)
West Morgan Elementary School shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-16.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West Morgan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert P Brewe
Albert P Brewer High School
757 students
- Priceville Ele
Priceville Elementary School
674 students
- West Morgan Mi
West Morgan Middle School
561 students
- This school
West Morgan Elementary School
512 students
- Priceville Hig
Priceville High School
506 students
- Danvilleneel E
Danvilleneel Elementary School
504 students
What this shows West Morgan Elementary School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Morgan Elementary School compares
West Morgan Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$11,920
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, West Morgan Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morgan County reports $11,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Morgan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert P Brewer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priceville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priceville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Danvilleneel Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Morgan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Trinity
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Morgan Elementary School
How many students attend West Morgan Elementary School?
West Morgan Elementary School has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trinity, AL. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Morgan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Morgan Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% higher 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 West Morgan Elementary School?
65.9% of students at West Morgan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Morgan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Morgan Elementary School is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Trinity, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Morgan Elementary School?
West Morgan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 West Morgan Elementary School rank among public schools in Trinity?
By Resource Investment Index, West Morgan Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Trinity, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Trinity on the city page.
What other schools are in Morgan County?
Besides West Morgan Elementary School, Morgan County also operates Albert P Brewer High School (757 students), Priceville Elementary School (674 students), and West Morgan Middle School (561 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.