Morton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Morton, Mississippi 39117 · Scott County School District
#350 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#45975 of 50,301 nationally
About Morton Elementary School
Morton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Morton, in the Scott County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 686 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 350th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is math proficiency (24th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 686.
There are 3 schools in Morton; Morton Elementary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Morton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Morton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Morton High School
Morton · Public high · Grades 9–12
476 students · 136 m away
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
Morton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
486 students · 511 m away
Pelahatchie High School
Pelahatchie · Public high · Grades 7–12
336 students · 14 km away
Pelahatchie Elementary
Pelahatchie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
385 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Vancleave Lower Elementary
Vancleave · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
686 students
Northside Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
683 students
Southaven Elementary School
Southaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
681 students
Gary Road Intermediate
Byram · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
680 students
Saltillo Elementary School
Saltillo · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
696 students
St. Martin East Elementary
Ocean Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
704 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Morton Elementary School a good school?
Morton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 18.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #350 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Morton Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Morton Elementary School ranks #350 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #45975 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Morton Elementary School?
Morton Elementary School had 686 students in 2025.
Is Morton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Morton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Morton Elementary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Morton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.