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Morse Elementary School

200 Wisconsin Street
Morse, LA 70559

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Rating

Top 20%

Tel: (337) 783-5391

www.acadia.k12.la.us

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Morse Elementary School serves 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.

Morse Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 220 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morse Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Morse Elementary School's student population of 220 students has grown by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Total Students

220 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Morse Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Morse Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (LA)

Overall Testing Rank

#163 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Morse Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

40-44%

29%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morse Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

45-49%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morse Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Morse Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

42%

White

96%

43%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Morse Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Morse Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

42%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morse Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

14%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morse Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Acadia Parish School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morse Elementary School's ranking?

Morse Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).

How many students attend Morse Elementary School?

220 students attend Morse Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Morse Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Morse Elementary School?

Morse Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.

What grades does Morse Elementary School offer ?

Morse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7

What school district is Morse Elementary School part of?

Morse Elementary School is part of Acadia Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 220 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education