MORRISTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Morristown Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shelby Eastern Schools school district, located in Morristown, IN with about 284 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 14 teachers, Morristown Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Morristown Elementary School is a public school located in the small, tight-knit community of Morristown, Indiana. Situated at 307 W Main St, it serves as a central pillar for local families, operating under the Shelby Eastern Schools corporation. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where students receive personalized attention, reflecting the values of a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development.

As a foundational part of the Morristown community, the school typically focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that prepares students for the transition to middle and high school. By leveraging its size, Morristown Elementary maintains strong communication between staff, parents, and the local community, creating a collaborative learning environment. The school remains dedicated to high academic standards and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to participate actively in their school culture and the broader Morristown area.

For more information, contact Morristown Elementary School at (765) 763-6648 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

307 W Main St - 910
Morristown, IN 46161-0910
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MORRISTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Morristown, IN with about 284 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
284
Teachers:
14.14
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 284 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MORRISTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
Two or more races
1.8%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.7%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.