Morton Early Learning Center serves 278 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morton Early Learning Center's student population of 278 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Morton Early Learning Center is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Morton Early Learning Center?
278 students attend Morton Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Morton Early Learning Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton Early Learning Center?
Morton Early Learning Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morton Early Learning Center offer ?
Morton Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Morton Early Learning Center part of?
Morton Early Learning Center is part of Hastings School District.
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