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Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

Summary:

Kenneth P Morris Elementary School is a public elementary school in Yuma, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school has seen an increase in racial diversity over the past few years, with a growing Hispanic student population. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, has been consistently lower than the state and district averages, particularly among its Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students.

Compared to the nearby Lone Star Elementary School and Otis Elementary School, Kenneth P Morris Elementary School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students. However, the nearby schools generally outperform Kenneth P Morris Elementary School on state assessments. The school's declining academic performance, with its ranking dropping from 439 out of 914 Colorado elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 593 out of 943 schools in 2023-2024, suggests that it may face significant challenges in supporting its students and improving their educational outcomes.

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 61.85% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicates that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its student population. The school's 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and its low ranking compared to other Colorado elementary schools suggest that it may need to prioritize improving academic performance and closing achievement gaps among its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public K-4

 416 South Elm Street
       Yuma, CO  80759-2444

(970) 848-5738

District: Yuma 1 School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
593rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,135 Help


Students who attend Kenneth P Morris Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Yuma Middle School
High:    Yuma High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.2%
Hispanic:
48.9%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Compare Details Kenneth P Morris Elementary School ranks worse than 62.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School is $13,135.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kenneth P Morris Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenneth P Morris Elementary School 593rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Kenneth P Morris Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Yuma 1 School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yuma 1 School District 76th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 23.67 655th 823 20.4%
2006 22.16 671st 829 19.1%
2007 24.03 680th 852 20.2%
2008 46.84 497th 849 41.5%
2009 35.18 620th 872 28.9%
2010 34.85 647th 925 30.1%
2011 36.47 637th 935 31.9%
2012 45.39 558th 935 40.3%
2013 51.06 503rd 954 47.3%
2014 38.39 627th 962 34.8%
2015 24.99 689th 938 26.5%
2016 47.55 439th 914 52.0%
2017 36.31 557th 929 40.0%
2018 31.76 602nd 917 34.4%
2019 31.48 633rd 965 34.4%
2022 33.32 587th 921 36.3%
2023 35.64 558th 933 40.2%
2024 31.75 593rd 943 37.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.15 146th 203 28.1%
2023 32.68 190th 265 28.3%
2024 24.65 295th 365 19.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.32 421st 690 39.0%
2019 28.94 517th 758 31.8%
2022 33.47 394th 595 33.8%
2023 46.41 325th 642 49.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.63 620th 693 10.5%
2019 24.73 568th 764 25.7%
2022 19.88 476th 594 19.9%
2023 22.27 504th 649 22.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.25 121st 172 29.7%
2019 39.48 158th 270 41.5%
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Rank History for White students at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.84 239th 337 29.1%
2019 30.93 424th 596 28.9%
2022 35.88 320th 454 29.5%
2023 27.49 414th 525 21.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 154 0 0 117 2 n/a n/a 0 273
2003 154 0 0 117 2 n/a n/a 0 273
2004 158 0 1 105 1 n/a n/a 0 265
2005 147 1 1 107 2 n/a n/a 0 258
2006 182 3 1 137 2 n/a n/a 0 325
2007 166 3 2 145 1 n/a n/a 0 317
2008 137 4 3 135 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2009 141 2 1 143 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2010 190 2 3 224 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2011 193 2 2 221 1 0 2 0 421
2012 133 0 1 165 0 0 5 0 304
2013 138 1 1 163 0 0 5 0 308
2014 131 1 1 178 0 0 3 0 314
2015 147 0 0 170 0 0 3 0 320
2016 130 0 0 166 0 0 1 0 297
2017 134 2 0 152 0 0 0 0 288
2018 127 3 0 175 0 0 0 0 305
2019 134 0 0 176 0 0 0 0 310
2020 138 0 0 182 0 0 0 0 320
2021 144 0 0 170 0 0 0 0 314
2022 142 2 0 156 1 0 3 0 304
2023 160 2 0 159 2 0 2 0 325

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 273 19.1 14.3 59
2003 273 19.1 14.3 59
2004 265 18.6 14.2 58.5
2005 258 18.6 13.9 60.5
2006 325 24.6 13.2 61.5
2007 317 24.5 12.9 58.7
2008 281 24.2 11.6 58.4
2009 287 24.2 11.9 59.9
2010 419 35.2 11.9 51.3
2011 421 36.2 11.6 64.8
2012 304 26.0 11.6 67.4
2013 308 25.3 12.1 71.1
2014 314 22.1 14.1 76.4
2015 320 25.0 12.8 67.5
2016 297 23.0 12.9 69.7
2017 288 22.5 12.7 66.3
2018 305 23.5 12.9 70.8
2019 310 23.6 13.1 69
2020 320 23.3 13.6 70
2021 314 23.6 13.2 65.9
2022 304 24.4 12.4 64.1
2023 325 25.7 12.6 61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 273 19.1 14.3 59
2003 273 19.1 14.3 59
2004 265 18.6 14.2 58.5
2005 258 18.6 13.9 60.5
2006 325 24.6 13.2 61.5
2007 317 24.5 12.9 58.7
2008 281 24.2 11.6 58.4
2009 287 24.2 11.9 59.9
2010 419 35.2 11.9 51.3
2011 421 36.2 11.6 64.8
2012 304 26.0 11.6 67.4
2013 308 25.3 12.1 71.1
2014 314 22.1 14.1 76.4
2015 320 25.0 12.8 67.5
2016 297 23.0 12.9 69.7
2017 288 22.5 12.7 66.3
2018 305 23.5 12.9 70.8
2019 310 23.6 13.1 69
2020 320 23.3 13.6 70
2021 314 23.6 13.2 65.9
2022 304 24.4 12.4 64.1
2023 325 25.7 12.6 61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,873
2020 $10,060
2021 $10,133
2022 $12,318
2023 $13,135

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 633rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 558th of 933 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kenneth P Morris Elementary School)32.831.3
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)32.831.3
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Kenneth P Morris Elementary School)28.144.7
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Yuma 1 School District)28.144.7
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kenneth P Morris Elementary School)40.726.2
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)40.726.2
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Kenneth P Morris Elementary School)26.329.5
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Yuma 1 School District)26.329.5
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kenneth P Morris Elementary School)36.528.4
 8.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)35.932.4
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Kenneth P Morris Elementary School)27.336.1
 8.8%
   All Grades Math (Yuma 1 School District)25.231.1
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students310325
 4.8%
African American02
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic176159
 9.7%
Pacific Islander00
White134160
 19.4%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69%61.8%
 7.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

Students who attend Kenneth P Morris Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Yuma Middle School
High : Yuma High School

Students at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School are 49% White, 49% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Kenneth P Morris Elementary School.

Kenneth P Morris Elementary School ranks 593rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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