MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Morton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Onslow County Schools school district, located in Jacksonville, NC with about 709 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 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 485 Old 30 Road in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serves the local community as part of the Onslow County school system. Historically, the school has focused on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social development. Its placement in Jacksonville places it within reach of military families and local residents, reflecting the diverse demographics typical of the region.
Please note that the website URL provided (geocities.com/mortonelem) links to a Geocities-hosted page, which is an outdated platform that was shut down by Yahoo in 2009. Because of this, the link is no longer functional and does not represent the school's current digital presence. For accurate, up-to-date information regarding school calendars, faculty, or district policies, it is recommended that you visit the official [Onslow County Schools website](https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/).
For more information, contact Morton Elementary at (910) 353-0930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jacksonville, NC 28546-9802
(910) 353-0930
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jacksonville, NC with about 709 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Onslow County Schools
- Total Students:
- 709
- Teachers:
- 41
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 709 students
- White
- 53.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.0%
- Black or African American
- 16.4%
- Two or more races
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.