L B MORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
L B Morris El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jim Thorpe Area SD school district, located in Jim Thorpe, PA with about 752 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 51 teachers, L B Morris El Sch 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.
L.B. Morris Elementary School, located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, serves as a cornerstone of the Jim Thorpe Area School District. Situated in the historic town of Jim Thorpe, the school provides foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a small-town district, the school focuses on fostering close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the surrounding community.
The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with essential life skills. By leveraging the resources of the Jim Thorpe Area School District, L.B. Morris aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic programming, the district maintains an official website at http://www.jimthorpesd.org.
For more information, contact L B Morris El Sch at (570) 325-2703 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-1702
(570) 325-2703
http://www.jimthorpesd.org
L B MORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jim Thorpe, PA with about 752 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jim Thorpe Area SD
- Total Students:
- 752
- Teachers:
- 51.73
- 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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 752 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending L B MORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.