MORSE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Morse Avenue Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified school district, located in Placentia, CA with about 475 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Morse Avenue Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Morse Avenue Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in Placentia, California, serving the local community within the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare young learners for middle school success while fostering a sense of community pride among students, staff, and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Morse Avenue Elementary encourages a holistic educational experience through various school activities and parent involvement initiatives. The campus is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a stable setting for students to engage with a diverse student body. With a dedicated faculty, the school strives to integrate modern educational practices to help students meet state standards, ensuring that every child has access to the resources and support necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Morse Avenue Elementary at (714) 524-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

431 E. Morse Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870-3413
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MORSE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Placentia, CA with about 475 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
475
Teachers:
16
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 475 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MORSE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.0%
White
14.3%
Asian
6.7%
Two or more races
5.7%
Black or African American
1.3%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.