Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morristown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morristown Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Morristown, IN school district, encompassing approximately 154.8 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 22.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morristown Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morristown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morristown Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morristown Elementary School's ranking?
Morristown Elementary School is ranked #547 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Morristown Elementary School often compared to?
Morristown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rushville Elementary School, Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Morristown Elementary School?
338 students attend Morristown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Morristown Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morristown Elementary School?
Morristown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morristown Elementary School offer ?
Morristown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morristown Elementary School part of?
Morristown Elementary School is part of Shelby Eastern Schools.
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