MORRIS AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MORRIS AREA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in MORRIS, MN with about 550 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, MORRIS AREA ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 AREA ELEMENTARY School, located at 151 S. Columbia Ave in Morris, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Morris Area School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. It caters to a diverse student body, striving to prepare children for success both in the classroom and in their transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Morris, benefiting from a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider local community. With a focus on individualized instruction and a comprehensive curriculum, MORRIS AREA ELEMENTARY emphasizes the importance of early childhood literacy, mathematics, and character education. By maintaining strong ties to the local district, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and academic support necessary to thrive in a modern educational landscape.

For more information, contact MORRIS AREA ELEMENTARY at (320) 589-1250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.