Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood

8609 Third Street
Lincoln, DE 19960

me.milfordschooldistrict.org/

438 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Evelyn I. Morris Early Childhood Center, located in Lincoln, Delaware, is a dedicated facility within the Milford School District that focuses exclusively on the foundational years of education. Serving as a specialized hub for young learners, the school is designed to foster early cognitive, social, and emotional development in a nurturing environment. By concentrating its resources and expertise on early childhood, the center aims to prepare students for a successful transition into the primary grades by building essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills.

As an extension of the Milford School District, the center emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and developmentally appropriate play-based learning. The school is committed to creating a strong academic foundation for its students, ensuring they receive the individualized attention necessary to thrive during their most formative stages. Through its tailored curriculum and focused educational approach, Evelyn I. Morris serves as a critical entry point for families beginning their journey within the local public school system.

438

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	113
Black	123
Asian	1
Two or More	37

White
164 (37.4%)
Black
123 (28.1%)
Hispanic
113 (25.8%)
Two or More
37 (8.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	Milford School District
Phone:	(302)422-1650
Website:	http://me.milfordschooldistrict.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 79

Kindergarten 359