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L B Morris Elementary School

150 W 10th St
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, L B Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

L B Morris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
L B Morris Elementary School's student population of 624 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
L B Morris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L B Morris Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1797 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of L B Morris Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of L B Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of L B Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of L B Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in L B Morris Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in L B Morris Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in L B Morris Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in L B Morris Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in L B Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in L B Morris Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of L B Morris Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in L B Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in L B Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is L B Morris Elementary School's ranking?
L B Morris Elementary School is ranked #1797 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are L B Morris Elementary School often compared to?
L B Morris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend L B Morris Elementary School?
624 students attend L B Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of L B Morris Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L B Morris Elementary School?
L B Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does L B Morris Elementary School offer ?
L B Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is L B Morris Elementary School part of?
L B Morris Elementary School is part of Jim Thorpe Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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