Morse Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Morse Elementary School serves 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
386 students

Showing 1998–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
33 teachers

Showing 1997–2006. View full 20-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Hispanic
1%
29%

Showing 1997–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
99%
16%

Showing 1998–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.02

Showing 1997–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Morse Elementary School?
386 students attend Morse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Morse Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Morse Elementary School offer ?
Morse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Morse Elementary School part of?
Morse Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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