Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Morton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Attendance Zone: Morton Elementary School serves the southern part of Lexington, NE, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morton Elementary School's student population of 321 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
To develop capable and responsible lifelong learners.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Morton Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
73%
23%
Black
17%
7%
White
7%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Morton Elementary School often compared to?
Morton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NE state average).
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
321 students attend Morton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Morton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morton Elementary School offer ?
Morton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morton Elementary School part of?
Morton Elementary School is part of Lexington School District.
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