Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, E. B. Morse Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E. B. Morse Elementary serves the southeast part of Laurens, SC, covering an area of approximately 26.9 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. B. Morse Elementary School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
E. B. Morse Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. B. Morse Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
54%
31%
White
37%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. B. Morse Elementary School's ranking?
E. B. Morse Elementary School is ranked #863 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are E. B. Morse Elementary School often compared to?
E. B. Morse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ford Elementary School, Laurens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend E. B. Morse Elementary School?
447 students attend E. B. Morse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of E. B. Morse Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E. B. Morse Elementary School?
E. B. Morse Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does E. B. Morse Elementary School offer ?
E. B. Morse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is E. B. Morse Elementary School part of?
E. B. Morse Elementary School is part of Laurens 55 School District.
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