EFFIE MORRIS EL

EFFIE MORRIS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAKE WORTH ISD school district, located in LAKE WORTH, TX with about 354 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 29 teachers, EFFIE MORRIS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

EFFIE MORRIS ELementary School is a public school located in Lake Worth, Texas, and operates as part of the Lake Worth Independent School District (LWISD). The school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and creating a supportive environment for young learners. As a core component of the Lake Worth ISD, the campus emphasizes the district’s mission to foster student success through high-quality instruction and community engagement.

The school is situated on Merritt Drive, providing a neighborhood-centered educational experience for families in the area. By aligning with the broader curriculum and standards of LWISD, EFFIE MORRIS ELementary works to prepare its students for middle school transitions by building strong literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. Families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or campus-wide events can find further information through the district’s official website at [www.lwisd.org](http://www.lwisd.org).

For more information, contact EFFIE MORRIS EL at (817) 306-4260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3801 MERRITT DR
LAKE WORTH, TX 76135-3505
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EFFIE MORRIS EL is a public Title I school in LAKE WORTH, TX with about 354 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LAKE WORTH ISD
Total Students:
354
Teachers:
29.17
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 school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 354 students

Hispanic/Latino
46.6%
White
31.9%
Black or African American
13.6%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian
0.6%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.