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Morse Elementary

Public Grades K-5

18^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Morse Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Overland Park, Kansas, serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Part of the Blue Valley School District, which is ranked 4th out of 264 districts in the state, Morse Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Kansas, ranking within the top 20 schools for the past several years.

Morse Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 75.83% of Morse Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 70.66% for the Blue Valley district and 44.47% for the state of Kansas. Similarly, in mathematics, Morse had 70.78% proficiency compared to 67.52% for Blue Valley and 38.73% for the state. The school also excels in serving various student subgroups, ranking among the top 5-10 elementary schools in Kansas for female, male, Asian, and special education students.

While Morse Elementary outperforms the state and district averages, it also outperforms many of the nearby schools in the Olathe district, such as Briarwood Elementary, Brougham Elementary, Bentwood Elementary, and Green Springs Elementary. Morse Elementary's consistent high performance, low chronic absenteeism rates, and effective support for diverse student populations make it a standout example of educational excellence in the region.

338

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,325

Per pupil spending ?

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15201 Monrovia St.
Overland Park, KS 66221

(913) 239-6800

District: Blue Valley

Students who attend Morse Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Aubry Bend Middle School
High:	Blue Valley Southwest High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.0%

Asian:

13.0%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (77% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Kansas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Blue Valley

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg69%

Kansas avg42%

18^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 22Elementary Schools in the Blue Valley

4^th of 264Blue Valley among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	93.1	18 of 656	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	85.8	71 of 653	89.1%	★★★★☆
2023	94.6	18 of 660	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	96.2	9 of 668	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	97.5	7 of 670	99.0%	★★★★★
2019	94.9	16 of 667	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	96.9	9 of 656	98.6%	★★★★★
2017	98.2	3 of 659	99.5%	★★★★★
2016	95.8	6 of 656	99.1%	★★★★★
2015	91.2	16 of 678	97.6%	★★★★★
2013	84.5	14 of 668	97.9%	★★★★★
2012	80.8	16 of 660	97.6%	★★★★★
2011	82.5	21 of 631	96.7%	★★★★★
2010	83.9	18 of 630	97.1%	★★★★★
2009	83.0	7 of 621	98.9%	★★★★★
2008	82.9	40 of 614	93.5%	★★★★★
2007	83.0	33 of 600	94.5%	★★★★★
2006	76.4	104 of 585	82.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	94.7	1 of 28	96.4%	★★★★★
2021	87.6	1 of 24	95.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	97.8	4 of 591	99.3%	★★★★★
2019	93.2	21 of 591	96.4%	★★★★★
2018	94.4	13 of 574	97.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	95.9	11 of 605	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	94.5	12 of 586	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	96.6	8 of 575	98.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2024	95.4	7 of 306	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	86.9	11 of 296	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	96.8	4 of 305	98.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	85.6	47 of 576	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	71.4	125 of 579	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	87.3	39 of 584	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	92.2	24 of 596	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	93.5	16 of 587	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	90.3	28 of 592	95.3%	★★★★★
2018	94.6	11 of 574	98.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2021)99th percentile~ school

Male (2021)98th percentile~ school

Special Education (2024)98th percentile+9 vs school

Asian (2023)96th percentile~ school

White (2025)92nd percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science84%+43 vs state

English Language Arts76%+31 vs state

Mathematics71%+32 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, January 10, 2014

This school is absolutely outstanding in every facet. The staff, community, and students work together in unison to make a highly successful educational experience. The principal is incredibly involved, devoted, and professional and truly sets the bar high. Each and every teacher strives to make learning meaningful and impactful. Having experiences with other schools in this district and in others, Morse Elementary is in a class all of its own. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Morse Elementary	Public	K-5	15201 Monrovia St.	Overland Park	66221	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-6800	338	28	12.0	11.2%	250 (74.0%)	9 (2.7%)	14 (4.1%)	44 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.9%)	93.1	18^th of 656 public elementary schools	97.3%		85.8	71^st of 653 public elementary schools	89.1%	53	79.7	69.6	77.8	75.8	78.0	66.1	68.2	70.8	84.1	84.1	$14,325	$318	$14,006
Liberty View Elementary	Public	K-5	14800 S. Greenwood St.	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-7700	430	33	12.8	13.5%	254 (59.1%)	28 (6.5%)	28 (6.5%)	84 (19.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (7.7%)	71.7	161^st of 656 public elementary schools	75.5%		80.7	98^th of 653 public elementary schools	85.0%	63	67.1	64.5	55.1	62.4	60.8	52.6	52.2	55.3	46.4	46.4	$14,596	$830	$13,766
Timber Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16451 Flint St	Overland Park	66062	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-7800	583	37	15.5	3.4%	428 (73.4%)	20 (3.4%)	23 (3.9%)	88 (15.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.4%)	96.9	4^th of 656 public elementary schools	99.4%		97.4	5^th of 653 public elementary schools	99.2%	1	83.7	75.8	85.2	81.6	80.6	77.8	88.1	82.3	79.8	79.8	$12,547	$757	$11,790
Sunset Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14901 England St.	Overland Park	66221	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-7400	396	31	12.6	8.3%	260 (65.7%)	24 (6.1%)	23 (5.8%)	77 (19.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	87.8	51^st of 656 public elementary schools	92.2%		89.3	48^th of 653 public elementary schools	92.6%	3	74.3	72.1	71.2	72.7	68.9	60.7	61.0	63.9	66.1	66.1	$15,897	$900	$14,996
Green Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14675 S Alden St	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7450	235	27	8.7	19.1%	165 (70.2%)	16 (6.8%)	25 (10.6%)	12 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	81.1	101^st of 656 public elementary schools	84.6%		90.5	38^th of 653 public elementary schools	94.2%	63	68.6	80.0	57.8	68.8	60.0	66.7	68.9	65.6	48.9	48.9	$21,912	$934	$20,978
Harmony Elementary	Public	K-5	14140 Grant St.	Overland Park	66221	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-6200	562	37	15.1	10.7%	355 (63.2%)	22 (3.9%)	58 (10.3%)	98 (17.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	87.9	48^th of 656 public elementary schools	92.7%		95.2	10^th of 653 public elementary schools	98.5%	38	73.2	73.7	71.4	72.7	73.6	68.7	59.3	66.6	59.8	59.8	$11,524	$395	$11,129
Cedar Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	9100 W. 165th St.	Overland Park	66085	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-3300	587	40	14.6	11.2%	342 (58.3%)	14 (2.4%)	41 (7.0%)	146 (24.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.8%)	81.9	97^th of 656 public elementary schools	85.2%		87.7	59^th of 653 public elementary schools	91.0%	38	72.8	62.1	64.6	66.6	63.1	62.5	58.1	61.1	58.1	58.1	$11,168	$391	$10,777
Black Bob Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14701 S Brougham Dr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7310	362	25	14.3	21.5%	241 (66.6%)	19 (5.2%)	77 (21.3%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.0%)	89.7	35^th of 656 public elementary schools	94.7%		91.7	28^th of 653 public elementary schools	95.7%	7	77.6	70.4	73.3	73.6	72.9	73.2	71.7	72.7	56.5	56.5	$14,014	$643	$13,371
Briarwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14101 S Brougham Dr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7330	315	23	13.8	28.9%	200 (63.5%)	25 (7.9%)	48 (15.2%)	17 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	21 (6.7%)	75.6	135^th of 656 public elementary schools	79.4%		73.3	131^st of 653 public elementary schools	79.9%	4	63.0	62.7	62.5	62.8	56.5	49.0	70.8	58.6	52.1	52.1	$16,534	$651	$15,883
Brougham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15500 S Brougham Dr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7350	298	22	13.7	18.8%	199 (66.8%)	23 (7.7%)	41 (13.8%)	11 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.1%)	89.2	39^th of 656 public elementary schools	94.1%		85	76^th of 653 public elementary schools	88.4%	37	85.7	66.7	70.4	74.5	78.0	61.9	66.7	69.2	63.0	63.0	$15,458	$797	$14,660

Frequently Asked Questions about Morse Elementary

Is Morse Elementary a good school?

Yes! Morse Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Morse Elementary?

Students at Morse Elementary are 74% White, 13% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Morse Elementary attend?

Students who attend Morse Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Aubry Bend Middle School
High : Blue Valley Southwest High School

What district is Morse Elementary in?

Blue Valley

How many students attend Morse Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 338 students attended Morse Elementary.

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