MORRIS HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Morris Hill Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Geary County Schools school district, located in Fort Riley, KS with about 189 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 17 teachers, Morris Hill Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Morris Hill Elementary School, located on the Fort Riley military installation in Kansas, serves as a vital educational hub for the children of military families. As part of the Geary County School District (USD 475), the school is uniquely positioned to support a transient student population that faces the frequent deployments and relocations common in military life. Because of this, the school places a heavy emphasis on community, resiliency, and providing a stable, welcoming environment that helps students adjust to the unique demands of growing up in a military household.

The school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while addressing the social-emotional needs of its students. By leveraging the resources of USD 475, Morris Hill offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while integrating specialized support systems for military-connected youth. Through strong partnerships with Fort Riley leadership and the surrounding community, the school works to ensure that its students—regardless of how long they attend—receive a consistent and high-quality education that prepares them for success in future school districts and beyond.

For more information, contact Morris Hill Elem at (785) 717-4650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.