Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood

8609 Third Street
Lincoln, DE 19960
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood serves 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lincoln, DE, covering approximately 165 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 13.1 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood's student population of 438 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1993

School Rankings

The diversity score of Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
26%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
28%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
37%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
63%
0.72

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
25.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%

Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood?
438 students attend Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood students are White, 28% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood?
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood offer ?
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood part of?
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood is part of Milford School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Schools Closed - District Open
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
District Closed - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
District Closed - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
Spring Break - No School
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 30, 2027 (Tuesday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lincoln, DE, covering approximately 165 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 13.1 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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