Morse Elementary School
Tel:
(337)783-5391
- Morse Elementary School serves 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Morse Elementary School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2003) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 198 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Morse Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Morse Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #55 out of 1,277 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Black | 1% | 44% |
| White | 96% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Acadia Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Morse Elementary School is Midland High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Midland High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Estherwood Elementary School (4.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Morse Midland High School Grades: 7-12 | 270 students
2.9 miles
735 South Crocker
Morse, LA 70559
(337)783-3310 2.9 7-12 270 - Estherwood Estherwood Elementary School Grades: PK-7 | 250 students
4.8 miles
214 Jefferson Avenue
Estherwood, LA 70534
(337)783-6788 4.8 PK-7 250 - Mermentau Mermentau Elementary School Grades: PK-7 | 150 students
6.7 miles
405 Church Street
Mermentau, LA 70556
(337)824-1943 6.7 PK-7 150 - Gueydan Gueydan High School Grades: 6-12 | 253 students
6.9 miles
901 Main Street
Gueydan, LA 70542
(337)536-6938 6.9 6-12 253 - Gueydan Jesse Owens Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 168 students
7.1 miles
203 Thirteenth Street
Gueydan, LA 70542
(337)536-6541 7.1 PK-5 168
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