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M.d. Shannon Elementary School (Closed 2023)

409 Brashear Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380
(School attendance zone shown in map)
M.d. Shannon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 70%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (15-16)
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(15-16)
60-69%
64%
(15-16)
70-79%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)
18%
6%
Black
(15-16)
40%
44%
White
(15-16)
37%
45%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
5%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend M.d. Shannon Elementary School?
163 students attend M.d. Shannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of M.d. Shannon Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does M.d. Shannon Elementary School offer ?
M.d. Shannon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is M.d. Shannon Elementary School part of?
M.d. Shannon Elementary School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.

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