Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Morton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Morton Elementary School's student population of 360 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Morton Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
73%
21%
Black
19%
7%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NE state average).
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
360 students attend Morton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Morton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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-1
What school district is Morton Elementary School part of?
Morton Elementary School is part of Lexington School District.
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