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West Morgan Elementary School

571 Old Hwy 24, Trinity, AL 35673Morgan County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
616
Students
Total enrolled
$14,031
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
20.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 33% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 616 students in grades PK–04 in Trinity, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,031 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
20.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

West Morgan Elementary School is a large elementary in Trinity, Alabama, serving grades PK–04 with 616 students. The district invests $14,031 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at West Morgan Elementary School

616
Total Students
20.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution349 male · 267 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 428 students
Student Composition
53%
34%
9%
White53%
Hispanic / Latino34%
Black9%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010248000212

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,031Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,031
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,174
Student Support$2,666
Administration$1,684
Operations$2,105
Other$1,403
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,031 spent per student, an estimated $6,216 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
34%
State government
52.6%
Local (property tax)
34.2%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Priceville Elementary SchoolCotaco SchoolDanvilleNeel Elementary SchoolUnion Hill School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Priceville Junior High SchoolWest Morgan Middle SchoolDanville Middle School
↓
High School
Albert P Brewer High SchoolPriceville High SchoolWest Morgan High SchoolFalkville High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyMorgan County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMorgan County →
Phone: (256)350-8818
NCES ID: 010248000212
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Trinity seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Morgan County
High
Albert P Brewer High School
717 students · 09–12
● 33 opp59% FRL
Elem
Priceville Elementary School
667 students · PK–05
● 43 opp39% FRL
Elem
Cotaco School
536 students · PK–08
● 33 opp65% FRL
Mid
Priceville Junior High School
528 students · 05–08
● 43 opp40% FRL
Elem
DanvilleNeel Elementary School
524 students · PK–04
● 40 opp58% FRL
High
Priceville High School
512 students · 09–12
● 43 opp37% FRL
Elem
Union Hill School
474 students · PK–08
● 33 opp68% FRL
High
West Morgan High School
438 students · 09–12
65% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
571 Old Hwy 24, Trinity, AL 35673
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.