Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Morton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Morton Elementary School's student population of 525 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Morton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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
#1608 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
51%
15%
Black
36%
13%
White
8%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morton Elementary School's ranking?
Morton Elementary School is ranked #1608 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Morton Elementary School often compared to?
Morton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
525 students attend Morton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Morton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morton Elementary School offer ?
Morton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morton Elementary School part of?
Morton Elementary School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.
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