Below Average
#763 of 967 schools in NE
Morrill Elementary
Elementary School · Morrill Public Schools · Morrill, NE
An elementary school in Morrill, NE where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
508 JEFFERSON AVE, Morrill, NE 69358
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morrill Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Morrill Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,533
Median home value
$139,300
Median rent
$761/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Community PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK | 0.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Morrill Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,270NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morrill Elementary is listed in MORRILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morrill Elementary
Morrill Elementary is a public elementary school in Morrill, NE, part of Morrill Public Schools, serving approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #763 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morrill Elementary
What grades does Morrill Elementary serve?
Morrill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Morrill Elementary?
Morrill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrill Elementary is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morrill Elementary rank in NE?
Morrill Elementary ranks #763 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Morrill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Morrill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Morrill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morrill Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Morrill Elementary a charter school?
No, Morrill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morrill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Morrill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morrill Elementary?
66.7% of students at Morrill Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Scotts Bluff County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (308) 247-2176
- Area population (ZIP 69358)
- 1,976
- Area median age
- 50.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 69358; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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