MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Scott County School District school district, located in MORTON, MS with about 735 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 41 teachers, MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 265 E Second Avenue in Morton, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Scott County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of young learners in the local community. The school typically focuses on building core competencies in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while providing a supportive environment designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays an integral role in the town of Morton, often serving as a hub for community engagement and student-centered activities. The institution emphasizes a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families to ensure that children have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed. By maintaining a focus on foundational skill development and character building, Morton Elementary remains a key pillar in the educational landscape of Scott County.

For more information, contact MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 732-8529 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

265 E SECOND AVENUE
MORTON, MS 39117
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MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MORTON, MS with about 735 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
735
Teachers:
41.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 3
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 735 students

White
33.7%
Black or African American
30.2%
Hispanic/Latino
28.4%
Two or more races
7.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.1%

Female
43.5%
Male
56.5%

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.