Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morganfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morganfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Morganfield Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Morganfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morganfield Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#876 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
13%
11%
White
74%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morganfield Elementary School's ranking?
Morganfield Elementary School is ranked #876 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Morganfield Elementary School often compared to?
Morganfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sturgis Elementary School, Uniontown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Morganfield Elementary School?
315 students attend Morganfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Morganfield Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morganfield Elementary School?
Morganfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morganfield Elementary School offer ?
Morganfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Morganfield Elementary School part of?
Morganfield Elementary School is part of Union County School District.
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