Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morse Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morse Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Morse Elementary School's student population of 359 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morse Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morse Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 1264 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
2%
6%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morse Elementary School's ranking?
Morse Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Morse Elementary School often compared to?
Morse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Elementary School, Timber Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Morse Elementary School?
359 students attend Morse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Morse Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morse Elementary School?
Morse Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morse Elementary School offer ?
Morse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Morse Elementary School part of?
Morse Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.
In what neighborhood is Morse Elementary School located?
Morse Elementary School is located in the Morse Village neighborhood of Overland Park, KS.
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