Morris Elementary

2395 McKinleyville Ave.
McKinleyville, CA 95519

www.mckusd.org

255 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Morris Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in McKinleyville, California, serving as part of the McKinleyville Union School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the foundational development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character building, Morris Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Humboldt County community, benefiting from a district-wide commitment to high educational standards and resource sharing. With a focus on inclusive learning, the faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention to meet diverse student needs, utilizing the district's broader resources to enhance classroom instruction. Through collaboration between educators, families, and the community, Morris Elementary works to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth.

255

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	44
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	44
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
138 (54.3%)
Hispanic
44 (17.3%)
Two or More
44 (17.3%)
American Indian
21 (8.3%)
Asian
4 (1.6%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	McKinleyville Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)839-1529
Website:	http://www.mckusd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 93