Morgantown Elementary

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Morgantown Elementary ranks 276 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Morgantown Elementary is a public elementary school in Natchez, Mississippi, serving 398 students in grades K-4. The school faces significant challenges, including low test scores, high poverty rates, and a lack of racial diversity compared to nearby schools.

Morgantown Elementary's test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades are lower than the Natchez-Adams School District and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.5% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 37.3% in the district and 57.7% statewide. Additionally, the school has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population.

Interestingly, Morgantown Elementary's test scores are consistently lower than those of the nearby Susie B West Elementary School and Mc Laurin Elementary School, which are also part of the Natchez-Adams School District. This suggests that Morgantown Elementary may be facing unique challenges that are not shared by other schools in the district. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8 and higher spending per student than the surrounding schools, the school's consistently poor performance indicates that a more comprehensive approach is needed to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-4

101 Cottage Home Dr
Natchez, MS 39120

(601) 445-2885

District: Natchez-Adams School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
276^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,229

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 315

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.5%

Two or more races:

2.2%

White:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Morgantown Elementary ranks worse than 70.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.86. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Morgantown Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Natchez-Adams School District. Racial makeup is: African American (96.5%), two or more races (2.2%), White (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Natchez-Adams School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morgantown Elementary is 10, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Natchez-Adams School District! (See more...)

Compare Morgantown Elementary employs 31.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morgantown Elementary is $14,229, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Natchez-Adams School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Natchez-Adams School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Natchez-Adams School District 99^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Morgantown Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.86	276^th	390	29.2%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morgantown Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0
2023	6	382	3	7	398
2024	4	304	0	7	315

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 Morgantown Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	398	36.6	10.8	100
2024	315	31.4	10.0	100

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 Morgantown Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	398	36.6	10.8	100
2024	315	31.4	10.0	100

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 Morgantown Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$14,229

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Schools Near Morgantown Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Morgantown Elementary	Public	K-4	101 Cottage Home Dr	Natchez	39120	Adams County	Natchez-Adams School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 445-2885	315	31	10.0	100.0%	4 (1.3%)	304 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	29.9	276^th of 390 public elementary schools	29.2%					(n/a)	29.5	45.0		43.5	46.7			$14,229
Mc Laurin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	170 Seargent S Prentiss Drive	Natchez	39120	Adams County	Natchez-Adams School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 445-2953	556	50	11.1	100.0%	69 (12.4%)	458 (82.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.3%)								(n/a)								$14,445
Susie B West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	161 Lewis Drive	Natchez	39120	Adams County	Natchez-Adams School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 445-2891	417	33	12.4	100.0%	29 (7.0%)	375 (89.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	15.3	345^th of 390 public elementary schools	11.5%		25.9	296^th of 377 public elementary schools	21.5%	49	36.0	25.5	40.9	31.7	29.4	10.9	47.3	$14,386
Instant Impact Global Prep	Public, Charter	K-2	319 US Hwy 61 South	Natchez	39120	Hinds County	Instant Impact Global Prep	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 653-3709	89	9	9.5	96.6%	4 (4.5%)	85 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Jefferson County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	430 Hwy 33	Fayette	39069	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 786-6003	423	33	12.7	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	420 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40	247^th of 390 public elementary schools	36.7%		32.6	270^th of 377 public elementary schools	28.4%	23	54.5	43.7		47.0	43.6			$14,141

Frequently Asked Questions about Morgantown Elementary

How many students attend Morgantown Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 315 students attended Morgantown Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Morgantown Elementary?

Students at Morgantown Elementary are 97% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

Is Morgantown Elementary a good school?

Morgantown Elementary ranks 276^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Morgantown Elementary in?

Natchez-Adams School District

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

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