Morris Area Elementary

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Morris Area Elementary ranks 249 th of 843 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-6

151 S Columbia Ave
Morris, MN 56267-1287

(320) 589-1250

District: Morris Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
249^th of 843 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,897

Students who attend Morris Area Elementary usually attend:

High:

Morris Area Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 553

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

Hispanic:

25.7%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Morris Area Elementary ranks better than 70.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), Hispanic (25.7%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morris Area Elementary is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Morris Area Elementary employs 40.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morris Area Elementary is $10,897.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Morris Area Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Morris Area Elementary 249^th of 843 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Morris Area Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Morris Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Morris Area Public Schools 85^th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Morris Area Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Morris Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	78.21	137^th	840	83.7%
2016	78.84	138^th	848	83.7%
2017	77.46	158^th	853	81.5%
2018	77.14	160^th	847	81.1%
2019	65.14	336^th	870	61.4%
2021	64.79	309^th	869	64.4%
2022	68.29	277^th	858	67.7%
2023	70.23	249^th	845	70.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Morris Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.11	30^th	276	89.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Morris Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	87.52	24^th	463	94.8%
2019	80.96	53^rd	515	89.7%
2021	65.05	111^th	417	73.4%
2022	67.40	128^th	500	74.4%
2023	74.83	94^th	524	82.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morris Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	77.23	100^th	728	86.3%
2019	62.68	266^th	740	64.1%
2021	58.82	277^th	683	59.4%
2022	82.58	54^th	663	91.9%
2023	77.44	114^th	774	85.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Morris Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	73.11	190^th	774	75.5%
2019	64.38	309^th	787	60.7%
2021	62.22	311^th	783	60.3%
2022	67.49	266^th	799	66.7%
2023	70.31	227^th	787	71.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Morris Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	76.98	147^th	779	81.1%
2019	61.79	349^th	798	56.3%
2021	61.92	309^th	784	60.6%
2022	65.66	280^th	808	65.3%
2023	65.16	283^rd	799	64.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morris Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	43.78	128^th	220	41.8%
2019	46.79	118^th	219	46.1%
2021	72.73	24^th	153	84.3%
2022	74.30	28^th	209	86.6%
2023	82.18	22^nd	214	89.7%

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Rank History for White students at Morris Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	71.01	171^st	712	76.0%
2019	59.21	290^th	722	59.8%
2021	51.82	332^nd	710	53.2%
2022	60.03	274^th	725	62.2%
2023	63.04	236^th	712	66.9%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morris Area Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	454	8	4	55	11	20	552
2015	445	10	6	59	6	15	541
2016	447	8	8	60	6	14	543
2017	475	6	7	60	9	22	579
2018	439	6	6	72	9	18	550
2019	427	11	7	89	15	20	569
2020	426	9	6	108	12	17	578
2021	408	6	3	125	12	16	570
2022	361	3	2	127	14	16	523
2023	366	7	4	142	15	19	553

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morris Area Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	552	38.0	14.4	33.3
2015	541	40.0	13.5	30.9
2016	543	39.0	13.9	29.8
2017	579	38.4	15.0	28
2018	550	36.9	14.8	29.5
2019	569	37.6	15.1	32.9
2020	578	39.7	14.5	30.4
2021	570	43.7	13.0	22.3
2022	523	n/a	n/a	24.5
2023	553	40.6	13.6	38.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morris Area Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	552	38.0	14.4	33.3
2015	541	40.0	13.5	30.9
2016	543	39.0	13.9	29.8
2017	579	38.4	15.0	28
2018	550	36.9	14.8	29.5
2019	569	37.6	15.1	32.9
2020	578	39.7	14.5	30.4
2021	570	43.7	13.0	22.3
2022	523	n/a	n/a	24.5
2023	553	40.6	13.6	38.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Morris Area Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,897

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morris Area Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 336^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 249^th of 845 Elementary schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Morris Area Elementary)	69.1	58.8	10.3%
3rd Grade Math (Morris Area Public Schools)	69.1	58.8	10.3%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Morris Area Elementary)	51.2	50	1.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Morris Area Public Schools)	51.2	50	1.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Morris Area Elementary)	86.6	63.2	23.4%
4th Grade Math (Morris Area Public Schools)	86.6	63.2	23.4%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Morris Area Elementary)	69.5	59.7	9.8%
4th Grade Reading (Morris Area Public Schools)	69.5	59.7	9.8%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Morris Area Elementary)	62.3	49.4	13%
5th Grade Math (Morris Area Public Schools)	62.3	49.4	13%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Morris Area Elementary)	67.5	72.8	5.3%
5th Grade Reading (Morris Area Public Schools)	67.5	72.8	5.3%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Morris Area Elementary)	55.8	56.8	1%
5th Grade Science (Morris Area Public Schools)	55.8	56.8	1%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Morris Area Elementary)	53.9	49.4	4.5%
6th Grade Math (Morris Area Public Schools)	53.9	49.4	4.5%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Morris Area Elementary)	57.3	56.6	0.7%
6th Grade Reading (Morris Area Public Schools)	57.3	56.6	0.7%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	569	553	2.8%
African American	11	7	36.4%
American Indian	15	15
Asian	7	4	42.9%
Hispanic	89	142	59.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	427	366	14.3%
Two or More Races	20	19	5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.9%	38.7%	5.8%

Schools Near Morris Area Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MCA-III Math (2023)					MCA-III Reading (2023)					MCA-III Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Morris Area Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	151 S Columbia Ave	Morris	56267	Stevens County	Morris Area Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 589-1250	553	41	13.6	38.7%	366 (66.2%)	7 (1.3%)	142 (25.7%)	4 (0.7%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.4%)	70.2	249^th of 843 public elementary schools	70.5%		68.3	277^th of 858 public elementary schools	67.7%	28	58.8	63.2	49.4	49.4	55.0	50.0	59.7	72.8	56.6	59.8	56.8	56.8	$10,897
Midwest Special Education County-op	Public	PK	203 S Columbia Ave	Morris	56267	Stevens County	Midwest Special Education County-op	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 589-4248	17	1	14.1	29.4%	15 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hancock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	371 Hancock Ave	Hancock	56244	Stevens County	Hancock Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 392-5622	240	12	20.5	33.3%	197 (82.1%)	1 (0.4%)	34 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	87.7	63^rd of 843 public elementary schools	92.5%		89.1	43^rd of 858 public elementary schools	95.0%	20	75.0	96.6	68.8	55.9	73.3	58.3	86.2	71.9	73.5	71.8	65.6	65.6	$10,388
Chokio-Alberta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	311 1st St West	Chokio	56221	Stevens County	Chokio-Alberta Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 324-7131	59	10	6.2	57.6%	56 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)								(n/a)				10.0	48.4				40.0	45.2			$14,944
West Central Area S. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	31 N Central	Kensington	56343	Douglas County	West Central Area	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 965-7600	130	14	9.3	43.8%	115 (88.5%)	3 (2.3%)	9 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	61.9	347^th of 843 public elementary schools	58.8%		62.5	348^th of 858 public elementary schools	59.4%	1	59.1	65.0			61.9	45.5	55.0			50.0			$14,376
Glacial Hills Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	610 W 6th St	Starbuck	56381	Pope County	Glacial Hills Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 239-3840	93	10	9.6	58.1%	88 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	51.2	469^th of 843 public elementary schools	44.4%		20.6	695^th of 858 public elementary schools	19.0%	226	57.1	55.6	33.3		46.8	57.1	44.4	41.7		48.9	50.0	50.0	$14,783
Herman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	504 Lois Ave N	Herman	56248	Grant County	Herman-Norcross School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 677-2291	59	5	11.7	57.6%	54 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)					10.5					21.1			$17,973

Frequently Asked Questions about Morris Area Elementary

Is Morris Area Elementary a good school?

Morris Area Elementary ranks 249^th of 843 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Morris Area Elementary in?

Morris Area Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Morris Area Elementary attend?

Students who attend Morris Area Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Morris Area Secondary

How many students attend Morris Area Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 553 students attended Morris Area Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Morris Area Elementary?

Students at Morris Area Elementary are 66% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% African American.

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