Enrollment
116
Elementary
DISTRICT 134 · STATE 378
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 20·NCES 090537411296
James Morris School
10 East Street, Morris, CT 06763 · (860) 567-7420 · Northwest Hills Planning Region
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL116 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.8:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
34 students
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 44%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 13 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 16 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 18 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 21 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 7 | 6% |
| Grade 5 | 14 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (27) is 93% larger than its 5th grade class (14).
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Regional School District 20. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like James Morris School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Morris School this school | 116 | 29.3% | N/A |
| Goshen Center School Goshen | 135 | 28.1% | N/A |
| Sharon Center School Sharon | 97 | 32.0% | N/A |
| Litchfield Intermediate School Litchfield | 121 | 22.3% | N/A |
| Cornwall Consolidated School West Cornwall | 86 | 37.2% | N/A |
| Hartland School East Hartland | 121 | 17.4% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where James Morris School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Northwest Hills Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 116 | #593 of 613 | #21 of 32 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 29.3% | #392 of 594 | #8 of 23 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About James Morris School
James Morris School is a small elementary school in Connecticut, located in Morris. Grades offered run from pre-K through 5, with 116 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in Connecticut average about 378 students.
James Morris School is part of a district of 7 schools: Regional School District 20, with 1,606 students.
James Morris School's enrollment is 92% White. After that, the student body is 4% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Census figures show Northwest Hills Planning Region is about 84% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 15% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teachers at James Morris School total 11.5 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 10.1:1. That is 2.5 students per teacher below the 12.6:1 average for elementary schools in Connecticut. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 29%. The 37% average for public schools in Northwest Hills Planning Region is 8 points higher.
In Northwest Hills Planning Region (population about 113,216), the median household income is $93,551, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. James Morris School is one of 50 public schools in the county.
Nearby, James Morris School is less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of James Morris School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Federal data place James Morris School in the Rural: Fringe locale, which means it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at James Morris School, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Northwest Hills Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
113,216
Census ACS
Median income
$93,551
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
50
14,539 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Regional School District 20
- Lakeview High SchoolHigh · 583 students
- Plumb Hill Middle SchoolMiddle · 351 students
- Litchfield Center SchoolElementary · 246 students
- Goshen Center SchoolElementary · 135 students
- Litchfield Intermediate SchoolElementary · 121 students
- Warren SchoolElementary · 54 students
Other James Morris schools
One other US public school is named James Morris. James Morris School is the largest of the 2.
- James Morris SchoolMorris, CT · 111 students
Nearby schools
- James Morris School0.0 mi · 111
- Bethlehem Elementary School3.1 mi · 276
- Wamogo Regional High School3.4 mi · 379
- Wamogo Regional Middle School3.4 mi · 152
- Lakeview High School3.4 mi · 583
- Litchfield Intermediate School3.9 mi · 121
Frequently asked questions
About James Morris SchoolHow large is James Morris School?
James Morris School enrolls approximately 116 students in grades PK-05.
Is James Morris School an elementary, middle, or high school?
James Morris School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Morris School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at James Morris School is approximately 10.1:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at James Morris School?
At James Morris School, the student body is approximately 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
What district is James Morris School in?
James Morris School is part of Regional School District 20.
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