School Overview
Morris P8 is a public school located in Huntsville, Alabama, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Huntsville City Schools district, the institution is designed to provide a continuous educational environment that bridges the gap between early childhood development and the transition to high school. The "P8" designation emphasizes a comprehensive approach, allowing students to remain in a stable academic setting throughout their primary and middle school years, which fosters long-term relationships between students, staff, and families.

The school focuses on delivering a balanced curriculum that meets the standards of the Huntsville City Schools system while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. Located on Bob Wallace Avenue, Morris P8 serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and preparation for secondary education. By integrating elementary and middle school grade levels, the school aims to create a cohesive learning culture that supports student progress and provides consistent academic and extracurricular opportunities throughout their formative years.
515
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White65
Hispanic183
Black223
Asian5
Two or More31
American Indian3
Pacific Islander5
  • Black
    223 (43.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    183 (35.5 %)
  • White
    65 (12.6 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (6.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
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: Huntsville City
Phone: (256)428-7340
Website: http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 379
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 37
Kindergarten 89
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 88
Grade 3 77
Grade 4 72
Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morris Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten37
Kindergarten89
Grade 178
Grade 288
Grade 377
Grade 472
Grade 574
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morris Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27152.6%
Male24447.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)