Morton Elementary School

485 Old 30 Road
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Morton Elementary School's student population of 682 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
682 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Morton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1052 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Morton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Morton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Morton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Morton Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Morton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Morton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Morton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Morton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Morton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Morton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Morton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morton Elementary School's ranking?
Morton Elementary School is ranked #1052 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Morton Elementary School often compared to?
Morton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silverdale Elementary School, Hunters Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
682 students attend Morton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Morton Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
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 Onslow County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   3/17/2009
The principal and most of the teachers are very dedicated. They really care. Like all places there are some things they need but mostly that is a state or district funding problem. NC schools are not funded as well as other states, but this school does a really good job with what they have. They are in it for the right reasons.
- Posted by Parent - ponzi

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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