Nathaniel Morton Elementary

www.plymouth.k12.ma.us

511 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Nathaniel Morton Elementary School, located in the historic town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, serves students in grades K–5. As part of the Plymouth Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, leveraging its location in the heart of Plymouth to instill a sense of local pride and civic responsibility within its student body.

Beyond core academics, Nathaniel Morton Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive climate that encourages curiosity and collaboration. The school staff works closely with families to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school, utilizing a curriculum that balances traditional instruction with modern educational tools. By prioritizing a well-rounded experience, the school aims to cultivate not only skilled learners but also empathetic and engaged citizens.

511

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nathaniel Morton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	60
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
402 (78.7%)
Hispanic
60 (11.7%)
Two or More
29 (5.7%)
Black
10 (2.0%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Plymouth
Phone:	(508)830-4320
Website:	http://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nathaniel Morton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nathaniel Morton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	47.7%
Male	267	52.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th