School Overview
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.
244
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Hill Elem
Demographic Student Count
White111
Hispanic63
Black39
Asian7
Two or More18
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    111 (45.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    63 (25.8 %)
  • Black
    39 (16.0 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (7.4 %)
  • Asian
    7 (2.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (2.5 %)
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: Geary County Schools
Phone: (785)717-4650
Website: http://www.usd475.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 98
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 27
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morris Hill Elem
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten27
Kindergarten42
Grade 142
Grade 227
Grade 337
Grade 434
Grade 535
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morris Hill Elem
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10844.3%
Male13655.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)