Morris Elementary School

www.morris.mps-al.org/

469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Morris Elementary School, located on Hill Street in Montgomery, Alabama, is a dedicated educational institution operating within the Montgomery Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a structured academic environment focused on foundational learning for elementary-aged students. As part of the larger municipal school system, Morris Elementary is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school functions as a hub for its neighborhood, fostering a supportive community atmosphere where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their students. Through its official website, Morris Elementary provides families with essential information regarding school policies, academic resources, and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting student engagement and character development, the school aims to create a positive learning culture that empowers young learners in Montgomery to reach their full potential.

469

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	11
Black	439
Two or More	10

Black
439 (93.6 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.3 %)
Two or More
10 (2.1 %)
White
9 (1.9 %)

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:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(334)223-6920
Website:	http://www.morris.mps-al.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morris Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morris Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	46.9%
Male	249	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)