Morley Elementary School

6800 Monterey Dr
Lincoln, NE 68506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30% in NE
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Morley Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Morley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morley Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#200 out of 902 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Morley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Morley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Morley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Morley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Morley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Morley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Morley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Morley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Morley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morley Elementary School's ranking?
Morley Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Morley Elementary School often compared to?
Morley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastridge Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Morley Elementary School?
376 students attend Morley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Morley Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morley Elementary School?
Morley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morley Elementary School offer ?
Morley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Morley Elementary School part of?
Morley Elementary School is part of Lincoln School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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