MORRIS CENTRAL SCHOOL

MORRIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
65 MAIN ST
MORRIS, NY 13808
323 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Morris Central School is a public PK-12 institution located in the rural village of Morris, New York. Serving the Otsego County community, the school operates as a single-building district, which fosters a close-knit, family-oriented environment where students often remain with the same peer group and faculty from kindergarten through graduation. The school prides itself on being the center of the local community, emphasizing small class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve their academic and personal goals.

Academically, Morris Central School offers a traditional New York State curriculum complemented by various extracurricular opportunities, including interscholastic athletics, music programs, and student clubs. The district focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and strong lines of communication between staff, students, and parents, the district aims to cultivate a safe and effective learning environment tailored to the unique needs of a small, rural student population.
323
Total Students
37.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    298 (92.5%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MORRIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (607)263-6100
Website: http://www.morriscsd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 142
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 16
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 30
Grade 6 29
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 31
Grade 9 12
Grade 10 22
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 19
Ungraded 5
Gender Ratio
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55 MAIN ST
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