Morley School

morley.whps.org

301 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Morley School, located at 77 Bretton Road in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students in the West Hartford Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary resources for social-emotional growth, reflecting the district’s broader mission to inspire learning and cultivate responsible citizenship among its diverse student body.

Beyond the standard academic program, Morley School emphasizes a holistic approach to education by encouraging active parental involvement and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere where staff, families, and students collaborate to create a positive learning environment. By focusing on critical thinking, character development, and community engagement, Morley School prepares its students to transition successfully to the middle school level and beyond.

301

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	44
Black	12
Asian	9
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
212 (70.4%)
Hispanic
44 (14.6%)
Two or More
23 (7.6%)
Black
12 (4.0%)
Asian
9 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)233-8535
Website:	http://morley.whps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 51