Morris

www.lenoxps.org/morris

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Morris Elementary School, located at 129 West Street in Lenox, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational part of the Lenox Public Schools district. Situated in a historic and picturesque Berkshires community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. Its curriculum emphasizes core academic skills while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for their future transition into middle school within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Lenox, benefiting from a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. By utilizing the resources of the local school district, Morris Elementary provides students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances traditional instruction with a commitment to nurturing curiosity and lifelong learning. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and community members, highlighting its ongoing efforts to maintain high academic standards and a welcoming school culture.

332

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	32
Black	5
Asian	26
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	3

White
244 (73.5%)
Hispanic
32 (9.6%)
Asian
26 (7.8%)
Two or More
22 (6.6%)
Black
5 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)

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:	Lenox
Phone:	(413)637-5570
Website:	http://www.lenoxps.org/morris
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 22

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morris
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morris
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	45.5%
Male	181	54.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th