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.
413
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Hill Elem
Demographic Student Count
White220
Hispanic87
Black41
Asian7
Two or More46
American Indian4
Pacific Islander8
  • White
    220 (53.3%)
  • Hispanic
    87 (21.1%)
  • Two or More
    46 (11.1%)
  • Black
    41 (9.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    4 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morris Hill Elem
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten69
Kindergarten73
Grade 168
Grade 258
Grade 360
Grade 446
Grade 539
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morris Hill Elem
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21451.8%
Male19948.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)