Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morristown Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morristown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Morristown Elementary School's student population of 339 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morristown Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morristown Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#448 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morristown Elementary School's ranking?
Morristown Elementary School is ranked #448 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Morristown Elementary School often compared to?
Morristown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rushville Elementary School, Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Morristown Elementary School?
339 students attend Morristown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Morristown Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morristown Elementary School?
Morristown Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morristown Elementary School offer ?
Morristown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Morristown Elementary School part of?
Morristown Elementary School is part of Shelby Eastern Schools School District.
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