Morgantown Elementary School

210 Cemetery Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morgantown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Morgantown Elementary School's student population of 594 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Morgantown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgantown Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#987 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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17%
30%
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30%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
78%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgantown Elementary School's ranking?
Morgantown Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Morgantown Elementary School often compared to?
Morgantown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Butler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Morgantown Elementary School?
594 students attend Morgantown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Morgantown Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgantown Elementary School?
Morgantown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morgantown Elementary School offer ?
Morgantown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Morgantown Elementary School part of?
Morgantown Elementary School is part of Butler County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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