School overview
At a glance
Reported students
369
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
29.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
369
Morgan Elementary School: 369 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Morgan Elementary School
Morgan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Paducah. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Paducah Independent. NCES reports 369 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, below the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (43.6%) and White (30.4%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Morgan Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.87 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.4%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black43.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Paducah Independent
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McNabb Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Clark Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
615 reported students
Paducah Head Start Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
251 reported students
Paducah Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
632 reported students
Choices Educational Center
Other · Grades KG–12
42 reported students
Paducah Tilghman High School
High · Grades 09–12
860 reported students