J STERLING MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
J STERLING MORTON ELEM SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 293 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 20 teachers, J STERLING MORTON ELEM SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
J. Sterling Morton Elementary School is a public school located in Omaha, Nebraska, serving students within the Millard Public Schools district. Situated in a suburban neighborhood, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of the Millard district, Morton Elementary benefits from standardized curriculum resources and a structured approach to education designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school.
The school is known for its focus on providing a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on individual student progress, the faculty works to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaboration. Through its commitment to high educational standards and strong parent-teacher partnerships, J. Sterling Morton Elementary remains a vital part of the local Omaha educational landscape, striving to help every child reach their full potential.
For more information, contact J STERLING MORTON ELEM SCHOOL at (402) 715-1290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OMAHA, NE 68130-1701
(402) 715-1290
J STERLING MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in OMAHA, NE with about 293 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 293
- Teachers:
- 20.86
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 293 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J STERLING MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.