Morgan Elementary

mes.rss.k12.nc.us

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Morgan Elementary School, located at 3860 Liberty Rd in Gold Hill, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rowan-Salisbury School System. Nestled in a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic growth and character development. As part of the larger district, Morgan Elementary focuses on implementing modern pedagogical strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future success by integrating technology and hands-on learning opportunities into their daily curriculum. By promoting a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, Morgan Elementary strives to create a safe space where young learners can build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and science. Through active parental involvement and a dedicated teaching staff, the school works to ensure that every student is supported in achieving their personal best both inside and outside the classroom.

281

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morgan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	16
Black	5
Two or More	21

White
239 (85.1 %)
Two or More
21 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.7 %)
Black
5 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone:	(704)636-0169
Website:	http://mes.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 41