Excellent
#99 of 967 schools in NE
Top 10% in state
Morton Elementary School
Elementary School · Lexington Public Schools · Lexington, NE
A Lexington Public Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
505 S LINCOLN PO BOX 820, Lexington, NE 68850
- Math 62% proficient (2014)
- Reading 72% proficient (2014)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morton Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2009–2014), then recovered 32 points since 2011, reaching 67% in 2014.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Morton Elementary School 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,482/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,269
Median home value
$156,700
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68850; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Early Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK | 0.8 mi | 257 | 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.
Lexington Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morton Elementary School is listed in LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morton Elementary School
Morton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, NE, part of Lexington Public Schools, serving approximately 363 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morton Elementary School
What grades does Morton Elementary School serve?
Morton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morton Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morton Elementary School rank in NE?
Morton Elementary School ranks #99 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Morton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Morton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morton Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Morton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Morton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Morton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morton Elementary School?
86.2% of students at Morton Elementary School 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dawson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (308) 324-3764
- Area population (ZIP 68850)
- 12,394
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 68850; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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