Morgan Elementary School

Summary:

Morgan Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Palmyra, Indiana, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 420. The school is part of the North Harrison Community School Corporation, which is ranked 83 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Morgan Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Math on the ILEARN assessments, with 65.24% of students proficient or better in Math compared to 51.17% for the North Harrison Community School Corporation and 40.8% statewide. The school has also seen a significant decline in chronic absenteeism, from 19.6% in 2020-2021 to 8.9% in 2022-2023, a trend that likely contributes to its academic success. Additionally, Morgan Elementary School has a higher per-student spending of $9,402 compared to the state average, which may also play a role in its strong performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as North Harrison Elementary and New Middletown Elementary, Morgan Elementary School stands out with its higher academic achievement, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher per-student spending. This suggests that Morgan Elementary School is providing a high-quality educational experience for its students, who are predominantly white (95.71%) compared to the more diverse student populations in the surrounding area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12225 Hwy 135 NE
       Palmyra, IN  47164


(812) 364-6138

District: North Harrison Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
287th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,402 Help


Students who attend Morgan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Harrison Middle School
High:    North Harrison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Two or more races:
2.6%
African American:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morgan Elementary School ranks better than 71.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), two or more races (2.6%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morgan Elementary School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Compare Morgan Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morgan Elementary School is $9,402.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

North Harrison Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks North Harrison Com School Corp 82nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morgan Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 84.54 84th 959 91.2%
2006 85.43 75th 961 92.2%
2007 81.38 119th 985 87.9%
2008 77.98 161st 996 83.8%
2009 81.92 112th 1003 88.8%
2010 81.71 117th 1009 88.4%
2011 83.64 84th 1025 91.8%
2012 73.01 247th 1015 75.7%
2013 77.58 176th 1035 83.0%
2014 81.74 112th 1036 89.2%
2015 87.75 63rd 1040 93.9%
2016 81.64 135th 1046 87.1%
2017 86.28 87th 1033 91.6%
2018 86.81 87th 1027 91.5%
2019 83.42 130th 1031 87.4%
2021 82.04 152nd 1016 85.0%
2022 80.14 172nd 1020 83.1%
2023 74.46 237th 1016 76.7%
2024 70.75 287th 1010 71.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Morgan Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 470 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1989 486 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1990 479 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1991 480 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1992 469 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 372 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1994 365 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1995 374 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 379
1996 374 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 379
1997 387 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 390
1998 390 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1999 398 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2000 398 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 373 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2002 380 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 380 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 356 1 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 356 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 463 1 0 5 6 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 491 2 1 5 3 n/a n/a 5 507
2008 502 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 4 513
2009 491 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 9 508
2010 510 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 12 529
2011 487 3 0 11 0 0 5 0 506
2012 502 7 0 8 0 0 5 0 522
2013 478 5 0 7 1 0 10 0 501
2014 479 1 0 11 1 0 16 0 508
2015 462 3 0 5 1 0 13 0 484
2016 403 1 1 11 1 1 10 0 428
2017 403 1 1 11 1 0 9 0 426
2018 410 1 1 8 1 0 8 0 429
2019 408 1 1 8 1 0 9 0 428
2020 400 3 0 6 1 0 8 0 418
2021 366 3 0 4 2 0 7 0 382
2022 392 2 0 6 1 0 8 0 409
2023 402 3 0 2 1 1 11 0 420

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Morgan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 471 24.1 19.5 0
1989 487 26.6 18.3 22.6
1990 481 26.6 18.0 17.7
1991 481 26.6 18.0 22.7
1992 470 26.1 18.0 23.6
1993 373 21.4 17.4 22.5
1994 366 21.5 17.0 21
1995 379 20.5 18.5 23.1
1996 379 20.5 18.5 23.1
1997 390 20.5 19.0 22.7
1998 391 20.4 19.2 22.8
1999 400 20.4 19.6 32
2000 398 21.4 18.6 33.7
2001 373 21.6 17.3 34
2002 382 20.5 18.6 34
2003 382 20.5 18.6 34
2004 364 20.5 17.8 36.8
2005 361 21.6 16.7 43.8
2006 475 24.9 19.1 46.3
2007 507 n/a n/a 43.8
2008 513 25.4 20.2 47.7
2009 508 28.4 17.9 48.5
2010 529 28.3 18.6 53.6
2011 506 26.5 19.0 48.6
2012 522 27.0 19.3 50.4
2013 501 20.0 25.0 49.9
2014 508 24.0 21.1 49.4
2015 484 23.0 21.0 53.5
2016 428 23.0 18.6 55.1
2017 426 22.0 19.3 55.4
2018 429 17.0 25.2 54.1
2019 428 16.0 26.7 52.1
2020 418 18.0 23.2 53.8
2021 382 19.0 20.1 44.5
2022 409 23.0 17.7 45.5
2023 420 25.0 16.8 54

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 Morgan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 471 24.1 19.5 0
1989 487 26.6 18.3 22.6
1990 481 26.6 18.0 17.7
1991 481 26.6 18.0 22.7
1992 470 26.1 18.0 23.6
1993 373 21.4 17.4 22.5
1994 366 21.5 17.0 21
1995 379 20.5 18.5 23.1
1996 379 20.5 18.5 23.1
1997 390 20.5 19.0 22.7
1998 391 20.4 19.2 22.8
1999 400 20.4 19.6 32
2000 398 21.4 18.6 33.7
2001 373 21.6 17.3 34
2002 382 20.5 18.6 34
2003 382 20.5 18.6 34
2004 364 20.5 17.8 36.8
2005 361 21.6 16.7 43.8
2006 475 24.9 19.1 46.3
2007 507 n/a n/a 43.8
2008 513 25.4 20.2 47.7
2009 508 28.4 17.9 48.5
2010 529 28.3 18.6 53.6
2011 506 26.5 19.0 48.6
2012 522 27.0 19.3 50.4
2013 501 20.0 25.0 49.9
2014 508 24.0 21.1 49.4
2015 484 23.0 21.0 53.5
2016 428 23.0 18.6 55.1
2017 426 22.0 19.3 55.4
2018 429 17.0 25.2 54.1
2019 428 16.0 26.7 52.1
2020 418 18.0 23.2 53.8
2021 382 19.0 20.1 44.5
2022 409 23.0 17.7 45.5
2023 420 25.0 16.8 54

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 Morgan Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $328 (3.8%) $8,386 (96.2%) $8,714
2020 $598 (6.6%) $8,424 (93.4%) $9,022
2021 $1,027 (10.0%) $9,294 (90.0%) $10,321
2022 $1,168 (12.4%) $8,234 (87.6%) $9,402

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morgan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 130th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 237th of 1016 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morgan Elementary School)63.246.2
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Harrison Com School Corp)62.645.8
 16.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Morgan Elementary School)82.572.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Math (North Harrison Com School Corp)8166.5
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan Elementary School)52.246.6
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Harrison Com School Corp)55.741.3
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Morgan Elementary School)70.163.8
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (North Harrison Com School Corp)65.853.6
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Morgan Elementary School)47.836.2
 11.6%
   4th Grade Science (North Harrison Com School Corp)56.342.6
 13.7%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan Elementary School)73.154.2
 18.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Harrison Com School Corp)60.839.2
 21.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Morgan Elementary School)86.672.9
 13.7%
   5th Grade Math (North Harrison Com School Corp)66.946.8
 20.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Morgan Elementary School)73.139
 34.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (North Harrison Com School Corp)67.636.7
 30.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students428420
 1.9%
African American13
 200%
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic82
 75%
Pacific Islander01
White408402
 1.5%
Two or More Races911
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%54%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Morgan Elementary School

Students at Morgan Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Morgan Elementary School.

Morgan Elementary School ranks 287th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Morgan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Harrison Middle School
High : North Harrison High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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