E. B. MORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

E. B. Morse Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Laurens 55 school district, located in Laurens, SC with about 555 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 34 teachers, E. B. Morse Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

E. B. Morse Elementary School is a public institution located in Laurens, South Carolina, serving students in the Laurens County School District 55. As a core part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for young learners, emphasizing academic growth alongside social and emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to build the necessary skills for their future academic journeys.

Beyond academics, E. B. Morse Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere that values student engagement and parent involvement. The school typically hosts various programs and activities throughout the year to enrich the student experience and maintain strong ties with the surrounding Laurens community. By focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school plays a vital role in preparing its students to transition successfully to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact E. B. Morse Elementary at (864) 984-7777 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 Parkview Drive
Laurens, SC 29360
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E. B. MORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Laurens, SC with about 555 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Laurens 55
Total Students:
555
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 555 students

Black or African American
48.1%
White
45.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.