Morris Hill Elem
413 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Morris Hill Elementary School, located on the Fort Riley military installation in Kansas, serves as a vital educational hub for the children of military families. As part of the Geary County School District (USD 475), the school is uniquely positioned to support a transient student population that faces the frequent deployments and relocations common in military life. Because of this, the school places a heavy emphasis on community, resiliency, and providing a stable, welcoming environment that helps students adjust to the unique demands of growing up in a military household.
The school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while addressing the social-emotional needs of its students. By leveraging the resources of USD 475, Morris Hill offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while integrating specialized support systems for military-connected youth. Through strong partnerships with Fort Riley leadership and the surrounding community, the school works to ensure that its students—regardless of how long they attend—receive a consistent and high-quality education that prepares them for success in future school districts and beyond.
The school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while addressing the social-emotional needs of its students. By leveraging the resources of USD 475, Morris Hill offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while integrating specialized support systems for military-connected youth. Through strong partnerships with Fort Riley leadership and the surrounding community, the school works to ensure that its students—regardless of how long they attend—receive a consistent and high-quality education that prepares them for success in future school districts and beyond.
413
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 220 |
| Hispanic | 87 |
| Black | 41 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 46 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 8 |
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White220 (53.3%)
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Hispanic87 (21.1%)
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Two or More46 (11.1%)
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Black41 (9.9%)
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Pacific Islander8 (1.9%)
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Asian7 (1.7%)
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American Indian4 (1.0%)
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: | Geary County Schools |
| Phone: | (785)717-4650 |
| Website: | http://www.usd475.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 413 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 107 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 98 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
69
Kindergarten
73
Grade 1
68
Grade 2
58
Grade 3
60
Grade 4
46
Grade 5
39
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 69 |
| Kindergarten | 73 |
| Grade 1 | 68 |
| Grade 2 | 58 |
| Grade 3 | 60 |
| Grade 4 | 46 |
| Grade 5 | 39 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 214 | 51.8% |
| Male | 199 | 48.2% |
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