J STERLING MORTON ELEM SCHOOL

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

380

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J STERLING MORTON ELEM SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	43
Black	15
Asian	8
Two or More	18

White
296 (77.9 %)
Hispanic
43 (11.3 %)
Two or More
18 (4.7 %)
Black
15 (3.9 %)
Asian
8 (2.1 %)

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:	MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)715-1290
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 60