Morris Elementary

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621 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Morris Elementary School is a public school located in Bondurant, Iowa, serving as part of the Bondurant-Farrar Community School District. Situated at 600 Garfield St. SW, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth for its primary-aged students. As a central pillar of the local community, it focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while promoting social-emotional development in a nurturing setting.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Bondurant-Farrar district, which prioritizes student-centered instruction and community engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, Morris Elementary works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to intermediate and middle school levels. Families interested in specific programs, enrollment information, or the school’s current activities can find comprehensive details through the district’s official website at http://www.bondurant.k12.ia.us.

621

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	518
Hispanic	54
Black	15
Asian	5
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	4

White
518 (83.4 %)
Hispanic
54 (8.7 %)
Two or More
25 (4.0 %)
Black
15 (2.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District
Phone:	(515)967-6361
Website:	http://www.bfschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 139

Kindergarten 206

Grade 1 183

Grade 2 93