Morris Grove Elementary

mges.chccs.k12.nc.us

421 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Morris Grove Elementary School, located at 215 Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in a suburban setting, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The school environment is designed to encourage both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth, often utilizing project-based learning and collaborative teaching strategies to prepare students for success in the later grades.

Beyond its core curriculum, Morris Grove emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating arts, technology, and extracurricular opportunities into the daily experience. The school benefits from a highly active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and strong parental involvement, which contributes to a robust community culture. By maintaining a focus on equity and high standards, Morris Grove Elementary aims to provide a stable, enriching foundation that helps every child reach their full potential within the broader Chapel Hill educational landscape.

421

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	58
Black	26
Asian	55
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
257 (61.0 %)
Hispanic
58 (13.8 %)
Asian
55 (13.1 %)
Black
26 (6.2 %)
Two or More
24 (5.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone:	(919)918-4800
Website:	http://mges.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 72