Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

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

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:
593^rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,135

Students who attend Kenneth P Morris Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Yuma Middle School
High:	Yuma High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 313

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.2%

White:

47.9%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kenneth P Morris Elementary School ranks worse than 62.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.75. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.2%), White (47.9%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Kenneth P Morris Elementary School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Yuma 1 School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yuma 1 School District 76^th 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
2005	23.67	655^th	823	20.4%
2006	22.16	671^st	829	19.1%
2007	24.03	680^th	852	20.2%
2008	46.84	497^th	849	41.5%
2009	35.18	620^th	872	28.9%
2010	34.85	647^th	925	30.1%
2011	36.47	637^th	935	31.9%
2012	45.39	558^th	935	40.3%
2013	51.06	503^rd	954	47.3%
2014	38.39	627^th	962	34.8%
2015	24.99	689^th	938	26.5%
2016	47.55	439^th	914	52.0%
2017	36.31	557^th	929	40.0%
2018	31.76	602^nd	917	34.4%
2019	31.48	633^rd	965	34.4%
2022	33.32	587^th	921	36.3%
2023	35.64	558^th	933	40.2%
2024	31.75	593^rd	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
2022	31.15	146^th	203	28.1%
2023	32.68	190^th	265	28.3%
2024	24.65	295^th	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
2018	36.32	421^st	690	39.0%
2019	28.94	517^th	758	31.8%
2022	33.47	394^th	595	33.8%
2023	46.41	325^th	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
2018	13.63	620^th	693	10.5%
2019	24.73	568^th	764	25.7%
2022	19.88	476^th	594	19.9%
2023	22.27	504^th	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	121^st	172	29.7%
2019	39.48	158^th	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
2018	31.84	239^th	337	29.1%
2019	30.93	424^th	596	28.9%
2022	35.88	320^th	454	29.5%
2023	27.49	414^th	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.

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	Total
2002	154	0	0	117	2	n/a	n/a	273
2003	154	0	0	117	2	n/a	n/a	273
2004	158	0	1	105	1	n/a	n/a	265
2005	147	1	1	107	2	n/a	n/a	258
2006	182	3	1	137	2	n/a	n/a	325
2007	166	3	2	145	1	n/a	n/a	317
2008	137	4	3	135	2	n/a	n/a	281
2009	141	2	1	143	0	n/a	n/a	287
2010	190	2	3	224	0	n/a	n/a	419
2011	193	2	2	221	1	0	2	421
2012	133	0	1	165	0	0	5	304
2013	138	1	1	163	0	0	5	308
2014	131	1	1	178	0	0	3	314
2015	147	0	0	170	0	0	3	320
2016	130	0	0	166	0	0	1	297
2017	134	2	0	152	0	0	0	288
2018	127	3	0	175	0	0	0	305
2019	134	0	0	176	0	0	0	310
2020	138	0	0	182	0	0	0	320
2021	144	0	0	170	0	0	0	314
2022	142	2	0	156	1	0	3	304
2023	160	2	0	159	2	0	2	325
2024	150	1	0	157	2	0	3	313

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
2024	313	24.5	12.7	69.3

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
2024	313	24.5	12.7	69.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

Year	Total 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 633^rd of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 558^th 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)	32.8	31.3	1.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)	32.8	31.3	1.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Kenneth P Morris Elementary School)	28.1	44.7	16.6%
3rd Grade Math (Yuma 1 School District)	28.1	44.7	16.6%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kenneth P Morris Elementary School)	40.7	26.2	14.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)	40.7	26.2	14.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Kenneth P Morris Elementary School)	26.3	29.5	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Yuma 1 School District)	26.3	29.5	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kenneth P Morris Elementary School)	36.5	28.4	8.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Yuma 1 School District)	35.9	32.4	3.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Kenneth P Morris Elementary School)	27.3	36.1	8.8%
All Grades Math (Yuma 1 School District)	25.2	31.1	5.9%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	310	325	4.8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	176	159	9.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	134	160	19.4%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69%	61.8%	7.2%

Schools Near Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)			CMAS Math (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	Total
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School	Public	K-4	416 South Elm Street	Yuma	80759	Yuma County	Yuma 1 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 848-5738	313	25	12.7	69.3%	150 (47.9%)	1 (0.3%)	157 (50.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	31.7	593^rd of 943 public elementary schools	37.1%		35.6	558^th of 933 public elementary schools	40.2%	35	19.0	36.0	26.5	27.0	42.0	33.6	$13,135
Yuma Preschool	Public	PK	709 West Third Street	Yuma	80759	Yuma County	Yuma 1 School District	No	No	No	No	(970) 848-4572	56	1	56.0		16 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$7,318
Otis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	518 Dungan Street	Otis	80743	Washington County	Otis School District No. R-3	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 246-3486	91	9	10.3	58.2%	80 (87.9%)	1 (1.1%)	10 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			26.3			10.5	$19,842
Lone Star Elementary School	Public	K-6	44940 County Road 54	Otis	80743	Washington County	Lone Star School District No. 101	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 848-2778	51	7	7.8	51.0%	48 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$18,155

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenneth P Morris Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Kenneth P Morris Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Yuma Middle School
High : Yuma High School

What is the racial makeup of Kenneth P Morris Elementary School?

Students at Kenneth P Morris Elementary School are 50% Hispanic, 48% White.

How many students attend Kenneth P Morris Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 313 students attended Kenneth P Morris Elementary School.

What district is Kenneth P Morris Elementary School in?

Yuma 1 School District

Is Kenneth P Morris Elementary School a good school?

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

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