Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)85-89%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)90-94%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)24%
18%
Black
(15-16)1%
7%
White
(15-16)71%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% NE state average).
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
346 students attend Morton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Morton Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morton Elementary School offer ?
Morton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Morton Elementary School part of?
Morton Elementary School is part of Hastings Public Schools School District.
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