Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J Sterling Morton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
J Sterling Morton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J Sterling Morton Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend J Sterling Morton Elementary School?
383 students attend J Sterling Morton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of J Sterling Morton Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Sterling Morton Elementary School?
J Sterling Morton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does J Sterling Morton Elementary School offer ?
J Sterling Morton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J Sterling Morton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
