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James Morris School

10 East Street, Morris, CT 06763 · (860) 567-7420 · Northwest Hills Planning Region
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL116 STUDENTS
Enrollment
116
Elementary
DISTRICT 134 · STATE 378
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
Pre-K
13
Kindergarten
27
Grade 1
16
Grade 2
18
Grade 3
21
Grade 4
7
Grade 5
14
Student demographics
White
10792%
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
54%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 32%
Two+
43%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
5850%
Female
5850%

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About James Morris School

James Morris School, a tiny elementary campus in Morris, Connecticut, part of Regional School District 20, teaches 116 students, covering grades pre-K through 5. By comparison, Connecticut's public schools average about 378 students each, so James Morris School sits 69% below that benchmark.

Across the 7 schools in Regional School District 20 (1,606 students total), James Morris School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, James Morris School shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (92%). Beyond that, the school shows 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 84% White, putting the school's mix considerably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, James Morris School has 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.6:1, putting James Morris School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 29% of students at James Morris School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Northwest Hills Planning Region runs at roughly 37%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Northwest Hills Planning Region indicate the typical household earns roughly $93,551 per year, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Across Northwest Hills Planning Region's 50 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,539 students), James Morris School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: James Morris School, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around James Morris School.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Northwest Hills Planning Region at a glance

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Population
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

School name
James Morris School
District
Regional School District 20
Address
10 East Street, Morris, CT 06763
Phone
(860) 567-7420
County
Northwest Hills Planning Region
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
116
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
34 (29%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
090537411296
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Other schools in Morris
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Frequently asked questions

About James Morris School
How 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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