How many students attend West Morgan Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 616 students attended West Morgan Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Morgan Elementary School?

Students at West Morgan Elementary School are 53% White, 34% Hispanic, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of West Morgan Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Morgan Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : West Morgan Middle School High : West Morgan High School

West Morgan Elementary School

Summary:

West Morgan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Trinity, Alabama, part of the Morgan County School District. The school has seen a gradual decline in its student racial makeup, with the percentage of White students decreasing and the percentage of Hispanic students remaining around 34% in recent years.

West Morgan Elementary has shown mixed performance on standardized tests compared to state and county averages. While the school outperformed the state average in 3rd grade math, it underperformed in 4th grade math, science, and English. The school's performance on subgroup metrics is also mixed, ranking in the top half for female and Native American students but in the bottom half for male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, declining from a 4-star rating in 2012-2013 to a 2-star rating in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby Decatur City elementary schools, West Morgan Elementary generally underperforms on test scores, particularly in math and science. For example, in 4th grade math, West Morgan's proficiency rate was 20.97% compared to 39.58% at Frances Nungester Elementary and 37.5% at Julian Harris Elementary. This may be due to West Morgan's significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (69.48%) and larger student-teacher ratio (20.5) compared to the Decatur City schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

571 Old Hwy 24
Trinity, AL 35673-6108

(256) 350-8818

District: Morgan County

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,489

Students who attend West Morgan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Morgan Middle School
High:	West Morgan High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 616

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.9%

Hispanic:

34.3%

African American:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Morgan Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.9%), Hispanic (34.3%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Morgan Elementary School is 20.5, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Morgan County School District! (See more...)

Compare West Morgan Elementary School employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Morgan Elementary School is $9,489. 5 elementary schools in the Morgan County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Morgan Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Morgan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Morgan County 50^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at West Morgan Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2005	73.48	137^th	688	80.1%
2006	26.78	576^th	689	16.4%
2007	28.93	571^st	698	18.2%
2008	55.38	323^rd	698	53.7%
2009	24.76	600^th	696	13.8%
2010	44.12	479^th	704	32.0%
2011	46.84	458^th	709	35.4%
2012	60.31	317^th	696	54.5%
2013	68.98	194^th	696	72.1%
2014	50.09	350^th	695	49.6%
2015	45.49	381^st	691	44.9%
2016	42.58	404^th	691	41.5%
2017	23.74	541^st	688	21.4%
2018	15.69	582^nd	680	14.4%
2019	42.70	412^th	681	39.5%
2021	41.73	403^rd	692	41.8%
2022	43.25	389^th	687	43.4%
2023	40.32	417^th	680	38.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Morgan Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	17.28	64^th	65	1.5%
2019	51.53	25^th	74	66.2%
2021	29.59	79^th	100	21.0%
2022	30.07	87^th	110	20.9%
2023	27.37	100^th	123	18.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Morgan Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	9.97	280^th	280	0.0%
2018	12.64	332^nd	344	3.5%
2019	45.91	194^th	392	50.5%
2021	39.12	231^st	398	42.0%
2023	28.33	286^th	373	23.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Morgan Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	16.48	496^th	567	12.5%
2018	10.45	618^th	651	5.1%
2019	35.93	442^nd	649	31.9%
2021	34.73	443^rd	653	32.2%
2022	43.84	374^th	651	42.5%
2023	28.83	465^th	623	25.4%

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Rank History for Female students at West Morgan Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	33.71	448^th	639	29.9%
2018	18.53	548^th	640	14.4%
2019	41.95	412^th	646	36.2%
2021	35.73	431^st	656	34.3%
2022	40.16	404^th	656	38.4%
2023	49.98	322^nd	645	50.1%

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Rank History for Male students at West Morgan Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	17.13	548^th	639	14.2%
2018	16.74	556^th	650	14.5%
2019	45.03	380^th	650	41.5%
2021	46.55	354^th	669	47.1%
2022	45.17	366^th	669	45.3%
2023	33.34	443^rd	649	31.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Morgan Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	25.94	108^th	130	16.9%
2018	14.22	132^nd	140	5.7%
2019	37.81	101^st	152	33.6%
2021	30.83	120^th	164	26.8%
2022	33.67	124^th	175	29.1%
2023	38.65	108^th	184	41.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at West Morgan Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	44.04	34^th	58	41.4%
2021	35.92	44^th	63	30.2%
2022	38.61	41^st	65	36.9%
2023	45.86	29^th	57	49.1%

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Rank History for White students at West Morgan Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	13.61	347^th	369	6.0%
2018	13.65	485^th	508	4.5%
2019	36.91	356^th	529	32.7%
2021	35.75	353^rd	539	34.5%
2022	39.51	331^st	540	38.7%
2023	39.30	337^th	528	36.2%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, June 23, 2016

West Morgan Elementary is a wonderful school. It has a diverse student body, and over 80% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. It is a Title 1 school which means it qualifies for tons of extra state funding and opportunities based on lower income levels of families whose students attend. The community is very close-knit, and there are numerous opportunities for students and parents to be involved in and outside of school. West Morgan Elementary school staff works hard to ensure parents have lots of opportunities to be involved in their students education. All teachers employed are also highly qualified. Close Quote

Enrollment information for West Morgan Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	458	67	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	531
1996	458	67	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	531
1997	451	55	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	513
1998	469	54	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	530
1999	462	49	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	516
2000	482	54	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	540
2001	485	50	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	538
2002	480	47	2	17	2	n/a	n/a	548
2003	480	47	2	17	2	n/a	n/a	548
2004	353	26	2	32	1	n/a	n/a	414
2005	375	20	2	41	1	n/a	n/a	439
2006	383	21	2	79	1	n/a	n/a	486
2007	388	27	1	79	1	n/a	n/a	496
2008	392	32	1	90	1	n/a	n/a	516
2009	370	38	1	120	0	n/a	n/a	529
2010	348	32	0	148	0	n/a	n/a	528
2011	329	28	0	151	0	0	0	508
2012	356	29	0	149	0	0	6	540
2013	343	36	0	173	0	0	6	558
2014	334	34	0	184	0	0	13	565
2015	318	29	0	200	0	0	16	563
2016	311	37	0	200	5	0	15	568
2017	301	29	2	203	6	0	11	552
2018	303	32	2	211	0	0	4	552
2019	330	39	1	207	3	0	1	581
2020	315	47	3	193	2	0	1	561
2021	326	48	3	199	3	0	1	580
2022	331	57	6	204	3	0	2	603
2023	326	53	2	211	6	0	18	616

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Morgan Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	531	32.1	16.5	n/a
1996	531	32.1	16.5	n/a
1997	513	32.0	16.0	27.5
1998	530	32.3	16.4	29.4
1999	516	32.0	16.1	35.7
2000	540	32.0	16.9	37.2
2001	538	34.0	15.8	37
2002	548	34.0	16.1	42.2
2003	548	34.0	16.1	42.2
2004	414	27.5	15.1	47.3
2005	439	26.0	16.9	45.1
2006	486	30.0	16.2	45.3
2007	496	32.8	15.1	51.2
2008	516	34.4	15.0	44.8
2009	529	37.4	14.0	48.6
2010	528	44.0	11.9	39.2
2011	508	46.4	10.9	59.6
2012	540	34.8	15.4	61.1
2013	558	48.0	11.6	62.2
2014	565	39.8	14.1	68.1
2015	563	35.0	16.0	57.4
2016	568	37.0	15.3	67.4
2017	552	37.7	14.6	73.4
2018	552	34.0	16.2	65.8
2019	581	33.7	17.2	55.2
2020	561	39.2	14.3	60.6
2021	580	37.1	15.6	57.4
2022	603	32.0	18.8	45.8
2023	616	30.0	20.5	69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Morgan Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	531	32.1	16.5	n/a
1996	531	32.1	16.5	n/a
1997	513	32.0	16.0	27.5
1998	530	32.3	16.4	29.4
1999	516	32.0	16.1	35.7
2000	540	32.0	16.9	37.2
2001	538	34.0	15.8	37
2002	548	34.0	16.1	42.2
2003	548	34.0	16.1	42.2
2004	414	27.5	15.1	47.3
2005	439	26.0	16.9	45.1
2006	486	30.0	16.2	45.3
2007	496	32.8	15.1	51.2
2008	516	34.4	15.0	44.8
2009	529	37.4	14.0	48.6
2010	528	44.0	11.9	39.2
2011	508	46.4	10.9	59.6
2012	540	34.8	15.4	61.1
2013	558	48.0	11.6	62.2
2014	565	39.8	14.1	68.1
2015	563	35.0	16.0	57.4
2016	568	37.0	15.3	67.4
2017	552	37.7	14.6	73.4
2018	552	34.0	16.2	65.8
2019	581	33.7	17.2	55.2
2020	561	39.2	14.3	60.6
2021	580	37.1	15.6	57.4
2022	603	32.0	18.8	45.8
2023	616	30.0	20.5	69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Morgan Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,563 (16.5%)	$7,909 (83.3%)	$9,489

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Morgan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 412^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 417^th of 680 Elementary schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Morgan Elementary School)	54.8	51	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morgan County)	62.1	51.4	10.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Morgan Elementary School)	48.3	21	27.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County)	48.9	30.7	18.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	581	616	6%
African American	39	53	35.9%
American Indian	3	6	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	207	211	1.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	330	326	1.2%
Two or More Races	1	18	1700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.2%	69.5%	14.2%

Schools Near West Morgan Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Morgan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	571 Old Hwy 24	Trinity	35673	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 350-8818	616	30	20.5	69.5%	326 (52.9%)	53 (8.6%)	211 (34.3%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)								(n/a)	49.6				63.1			$9,489	$1,563	$7,909
Julian Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1922 McAuliffe Dr SW	Decatur	35603	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	No	(256) 552-3096	364	21	17.0	64.8%	155 (42.6%)	138 (37.9%)	24 (6.6%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (10.4%)	49.3	353^rd of 684 public elementary schools	48.4%		60	265^th of 680 public elementary schools	61.0%	88	23.5	40.7	38.0	33.3	56.9	59.3	68.0
Woodmeade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 19th Ave SW	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 552-3023	354	21	16.5	76.0%	77 (21.8%)	91 (25.7%)	136 (38.4%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	41 (11.6%)	33.4	474^th of 684 public elementary schools	30.7%		36.7	442^nd of 680 public elementary schools	35.0%	32	20.5	28.9	28.6	26.9	35.7	50.0	66.1	$9,103	$1,156	$7,947
Benjamin Davis Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-2	417 Monroe Dr NW	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	Yes	No	No	(256) 552-3025	268	19	14.4	65.3%	114 (42.5%)	92 (34.3%)	43 (16.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.7%)								(n/a)
West Decatur Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	708 Memorial Dr Sw	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 552-3027	346	19	17.8	89.3%	28 (8.1%)	71 (20.5%)	237 (68.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	11.3	625^th of 684 public elementary schools	8.6%		9.9	635^th of 680 public elementary schools	6.6%	10	15.7	18.4	19.2	14.3	29.8	21.7	24.0	$10,695	$1,257	$9,437
Austinville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2320 Clara Ave SW	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 552-3050	416	25	16.4	88.0%	63 (15.1%)	95 (22.8%)	231 (55.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.8%)	19.6	554^th of 684 public elementary schools	19.0%		24.3	519^th of 680 public elementary schools	23.7%	35	30.7	10.5	10.0	15.5	50.9	39.1	43.5	$9,969	$885	$9,084
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	3-5	801 Wilson St NW	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	Yes	No	No	(256) 552-3056	303	16	18.7	58.4%	141 (46.5%)	71 (23.4%)	58 (19.1%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.9%)	92.2	38^th of 684 public elementary schools	94.4%		93.8	32^nd of 680 public elementary schools	95.3%	6	73.4	64.0	58.2	69.0	85.1	84.0	89.0
Chestnut Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3205 Cedarhurst Dr SW	Decatur	35603	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	No	(256) 552-3092	447	27	16.8	59.7%	194 (43.4%)	132 (29.5%)	74 (16.6%)	11 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (7.4%)	36.4	453^rd of 684 public elementary schools	33.8%		37.2	438^th of 680 public elementary schools	35.6%	15	29.7	33.3	32.4	36.2	53.1	41.2	50.0	$10,662	$27	$10,635
BanksCaddell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	211 Gordon Dr SE	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 552-3040	453	25	18.4	88.3%	62 (13.7%)	127 (28.0%)	242 (53.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)	22	535^th of 684 public elementary schools	21.8%		24.9	511^th of 680 public elementary schools	24.9%	24	9.3	28.6	14.1	27.0	40.7	53.2	30.8	$11,826	$2,971	$8,854
Frances Nungester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	726 Tammy St SW	Decatur	35603	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 552-3079	390	24	16.2	82.8%	80 (20.5%)	171 (43.8%)	108 (27.7%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (6.4%)	30.5	487^th of 684 public elementary schools	28.8%		52.1	332^nd of 680 public elementary schools	51.2%	155	51.9	22.2	19.2	14.8	55.6	30.2	51.0	$10,759	$2,768	$7,991

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