MORGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Morgan Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Harrison Com School Corp school district, located in Palmyra, IN with about 429 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Morgan Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Morgan Elementary School, located at 12225 Hwy 135 NE in Palmyra, Indiana, serves as a primary educational pillar within the North Harrison Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic journeys. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the staff emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development to ensure that young learners build a strong foundation for their future education.
Beyond the classroom, Morgan Elementary is known for cultivating a tight-knit community atmosphere characteristic of rural Harrison County. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Morgan Elementary aims to develop well-rounded individuals, preparing them not just for middle school, but for responsible citizenship within their local and broader communities.
For more information, contact Morgan Elementary School at (812) 364-6138 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palmyra, IN 47164
(812) 364-6138
MORGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palmyra, IN with about 429 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Harrison Com School Corp
- Total Students:
- 429
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 429 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MORGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.