Enrollment
321
Elementary
DISTRICT 331 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317281001133
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
505 S LINCOLN, LEXINGTON, NE 68850 · (308) 324-3764 · Dawson County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL321 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
262 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 37%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 173 | 54% |
| Grade 1 | 148 | 46% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 57% · 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
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL→LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 321 | 81.6% | N/A |
| PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEXINGTON | 312 | 81.1% | 39.5% |
| COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SO SIOUX CITY | 408 | 74.5% | 55.4% |
| SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEXINGTON | 358 | 83.0% | 31.2% |
| HARNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SO SIOUX CITY | 328 | 76.2% | 45.8% |
| BLUMFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OMAHA | 373 | 66.8% | 50.9% |
Matched among Nebraska 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 MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Dawson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 321 | #231 of 587 | #5 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #74 of 379 | #1 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.8% | #195 of 379 | #1 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 81.6% | #3 of 359 | #2 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.6% | #79 of 135 | #6 of 6 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
321
+22 (+7%) vs 2020
+76% since 1990-91, when it was 182
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 13.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 321 | 26.3 | 12.2:1 | 82% (262) |
| 2023-24 | 363 | 25 | 14.5:1 | 86% (313) |
| 2022-23 | 360 | 25.2 | 14.3:1 | 83% (297) |
| 2020-21 | 299 | 23 | 13.0:1 | 84% (250) |
| 2017-18 | 301 | 25.2 | 11.9:1 | 86% (258) |
| 2015-16 | 318 | 24 | 13.3:1 | 89% (283) |
| 2010-11 | 454 | 32 | 14.2:1 | 90% (407) |
| 2000-01 | 327 | 19 | 17.2:1 | 79% (258) |
| 1990-91 | 182 | 11 | 16.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (301 to 321); teachers up 4% (25.2 to 26.3).
About MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A medium-sized elementary school in LEXINGTON, Nebraska, MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The school's 321 students are in pre-K through 1.
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one school in a 7-school district, LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which enrolls 3,242 students.
At MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Hispanic students make up 73% of the student body. The next largest groups are 17% Black and 7% White. The school's Hispanic share is 35 points above the 37% share among Dawson County residents. The school's diversity index is 44%, meaning two students picked at random have a 44% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school has about 12.2 students per teacher and 26.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 21.0:1 average for elementary schools in Nebraska. About 82% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Dawson County report 61%.
Within Dawson County, the median household income is $69,880, about 18% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. In all, Dawson County has 19 public schools and roughly 5,509 students.
Of nearby public schools, BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the closest, at about 0.7 miles. MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 6 other public schools within five miles.
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL falls in the Town: Remote locale category, used for schools in a town far from an urbanized area.
Over 4 years, MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment climbed 7%, to 321.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Dawson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
24,202
Census ACS
Median income
$69,880
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
5,509 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 915 students
- LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 672 students
- BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 385 students
- SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 358 students
- PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 312 students
- EARLY LEARNING ACADEMYElementary · 279 students
Other schools in LEXINGTON
- LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 915 students
- LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 672 students
- BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 385 students
- SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 358 students
- PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 312 students
- EARLY LEARNING ACADEMYElementary · 279 students
Other Morton Elementary schools
7 other US public schools in 8 states are named Morton Elementary. MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the 6th largest of the 8.
- Morton ElementaryJacksonville, NC · 715 students
- Morton Elementary SchoolMORTON, MS · 686 students
- Morton Elementary SchoolHammond, IN · 525 students
- Morton Elementary SchoolARLINGTON, TX · 446 students
- Morton Elementary SchoolPUEBLO, CO · 374 students
Nearby schools
- BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.7 mi · 385
- EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY0.8 mi · 279
- LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL0.9 mi · 672
- PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.9 mi · 312
- LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL1.1 mi · 915
- SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi · 358
Frequently asked questions
About MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 321 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many teachers does MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.
How diverse is MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 7% White, 73% Hispanic, 17% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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