Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morgan Co. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morgan Co. Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Versailles, MO, covering approximately 207.3 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 15 to 20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 9.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching 17.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morgan Co. Elementary School's student population of 522 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Morgan Co. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan Co. Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1215 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan Co. Elementary School's ranking?
Morgan Co. Elementary School is ranked #1215 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Morgan Co. Elementary School?
522 students attend Morgan Co. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Morgan Co. Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morgan Co. Elementary School?
Morgan Co. Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morgan Co. Elementary School offer ?
Morgan Co. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morgan Co. Elementary School part of?
Morgan Co. Elementary School is part of Morgan County R-II School District.
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