Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morse Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Morse Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Morse Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morse Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#16 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morse Elementary School's ranking?
Morse Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Morse Elementary School?
356 students attend Morse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Morse Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morse Elementary School offer ?
Morse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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.
School Reviews
Review Morse Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
