Morton Elementary School

www.scott.k12.ms.us

686 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Morton Elementary School, located at 265 E Second Avenue in Morton, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Scott County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of young learners in the local community. The school typically focuses on building core competencies in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while providing a supportive environment designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays an integral role in the town of Morton, often serving as a hub for community engagement and student-centered activities. The institution emphasizes a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families to ensure that children have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed. By maintaining a focus on foundational skill development and character building, Morton Elementary remains a key pillar in the educational landscape of Scott County.

686

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	263
Black	168
Two or More	43

Hispanic
263 (38.3%)
White
212 (30.9%)
Black
168 (24.5%)
Two or More
43 (6.3%)

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:	Scott County School District
Phone:	(601)732-8529
Website:	http://www.scott.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	683
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 40

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 125