Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Morehouse Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morehouse Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Bastrop, LA, encompassing approximately 806.1 square miles. Families in the area typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 15.5 miles and the furthest edge located 32.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morehouse Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To promote academic growth for ALL students.
School Rankings
Morehouse Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morehouse Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1244 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
94%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morehouse Elementary School's ranking?
Morehouse Elementary School is ranked #1244 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Morehouse Elementary School often compared to?
Morehouse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morehouse Magnet School, Bastrop High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Morehouse Elementary School?
509 students attend Morehouse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Morehouse Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morehouse Elementary School?
Morehouse Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morehouse Elementary School offer ?
Morehouse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morehouse Elementary School part of?
Morehouse Elementary School is part of Morehouse Parish School District.
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