JAMES MORRIS SCHOOL

James Morris School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Regional School District 06 school district, located in Morris, CT with about 134 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 13 teachers, James Morris School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

James Morris School, located in the quiet town of Morris, Connecticut, serves as a foundational institution within the Region 6 School District. As a PK-6 elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community involvement. The school prides itself on its intimate setting, which allows for personalized instruction and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare young learners for future success by balancing traditional academics with enrichment programs that encourage critical thinking and creativity. By integrating modern educational practices with the values of a small-town community, James Morris School aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped for their transition to middle school and beyond. For more specific information regarding their programs, staff, or district initiatives, stakeholders can visit the official Region 6 website at http://www.rsd6.org.

For more information, contact James Morris School at (860) 567-7420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10 East St.
Morris, CT 06763-1801
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JAMES MORRIS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Morris, CT with about 134 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
134
Teachers:
13.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 134 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES MORRIS SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.6%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.7%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.