Mike Morris Elementary School

500 E. 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mike Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington 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 Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mike Morris Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
A Great Place For Kids

School Rankings

Mike Morris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mike Morris Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1524 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
41%
35-39%
53%
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
47%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
36%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
(22-23)
51.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mike Morris Elementary School's ranking?
Mike Morris Elementary School is ranked #1524 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mike Morris Elementary School often compared to?
Mike Morris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raymond Elementary School, Willapa 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 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mike Morris Elementary School?
286 students attend Mike Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mike Morris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mike Morris Elementary School?
Mike Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mike Morris Elementary School offer ?
Mike Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mike Morris Elementary School part of?
Mike Morris Elementary School is part of South Bend School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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