School Overview
The Morse School, located at 40 Granite Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students from junior kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Cambridge Public Schools district, the school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The Morse community is known for its dedication to celebrating diversity and ensuring that every child feels a strong sense of belonging, often highlighting their "Morse Pride" and a commitment to collaborative, student-centered instruction.

Academically, the Morse School provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge students while meeting them at their individual developmental levels. The school leverages its urban setting to provide enriching educational experiences, often integrating project-based learning and creative arts into its programming. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community, the Morse School strives to cultivate critical thinkers and empathetic citizens who are well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
328
Total Students
32.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morse
Demographic Student Count
White134
Hispanic34
Black70
Asian53
Two or More36
  • White
    134 (41.0%)
  • Black
    70 (21.4%)
  • Asian
    53 (16.2%)
  • Two or More
    36 (11.0%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (10.4%)
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: No
District: Cambridge
Phone: (617)349-6575
Website: http://morse.cpsd.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 55
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morse
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten55
Kindergarten48
Grade 147
Grade 248
Grade 348
Grade 448
Grade 534
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morse
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15045.7%
Male17754%
Not Specified10.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)