Morgan Co. Elementary School

913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morgan Co. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Morgan Co. Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
541 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Morgan Co. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan Co. Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1141 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Morgan Co. Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morgan Co. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morgan Co. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Morgan Co. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Morgan Co. Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Morgan Co. Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Morgan Co. Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Morgan Co. Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Morgan Co. Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Morgan Co. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Morgan Co. Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Morgan Co. Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morgan Co. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morgan Co. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Co. Elementary School's ranking?
Morgan Co. Elementary School is ranked #1141 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Morgan Co. Elementary School?
541 students attend Morgan Co. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Morgan Co. Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgan Co. Elementary School?
Morgan Co. Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morgan Co. Elementary School offer ?
Morgan Co. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Morgan Co. Elementary School part of?
Morgan Co. Elementary School is part of Morgan County R-II School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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