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 (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • 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
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
28%
31%
White
37%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
(22-23)
25.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
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.

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Date
First day of Pre-K
September 08, 2026 (Tuesday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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