Morse Street School serves 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morse Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Morse Street School's student population of 327 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Morse Street School is 0.30, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
9%
5%
White
83%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Morse Street School often compared to?
Morse Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mabel I Wilson School, Congin School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Morse Street School?
327 students attend Morse Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Morse Street School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morse Street School?
Morse Street School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Morse Street School offer ?
Morse Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Morse Street School part of?
Morse Street School is part of RSU 05 School District.
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