L B Morris El Sch

www.jimthorpesd.org

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

L.B. Morris Elementary School, located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, serves as a cornerstone of the Jim Thorpe Area School District. Situated in the historic town of Jim Thorpe, the school provides foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a small-town district, the school focuses on fostering close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the surrounding community.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with essential life skills. By leveraging the resources of the Jim Thorpe Area School District, L.B. Morris aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic programming, the district maintains an official website at http://www.jimthorpesd.org.

615

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L B Morris El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	520
Hispanic	64
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	25

White
520 (84.6%)
Hispanic
64 (10.4%)
Two or More
25 (4.1%)
Black
5 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jim Thorpe Area SD
Phone:	(570)325-2703
Website:	http://www.jimthorpesd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 20

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 73