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Morton Elementary School

Summary:

Morton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pueblo, Colorado, serving 386 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pueblo School District No. 60, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 104 out of 116 districts in the state.

Morton Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Colorado elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (62.44%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of White students (29.53%). Academically, Morton Elementary underperforms compared to the district and state, with only 21.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 17.2% in math, far below the state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.59% to 82.07%, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 14.7 to 15.9.

When compared to nearby schools, such as the Fountain International Magnet School, which is only 2.52 miles away, Morton Elementary consistently underperforms on CMAS assessments and has a lower 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Morton's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students and Hispanic students. Over the past several years, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1900 West 31st Street
       Pueblo, CO  81003-1308

(719) 549-7585

District: Pueblo School District No. 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
825th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,799 Help


Students who attend Morton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Centennial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.4%
White:
29.5%
African American:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morton Elementary School ranks worse than 87.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 16th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.75. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Morton Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pueblo School District No. 60.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morton Elementary School is $12,799. 15 elementary schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Morton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pueblo School District No. 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo School District No. 60 104th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Morton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.24 466th 808 42.3%
2005 56.67 393rd 823 52.2%
2006 50.58 454th 829 45.2%
2007 54.67 433rd 852 49.2%
2008 60.72 366th 849 56.9%
2009 61.46 365th 872 58.1%
2010 68.48 302nd 925 67.4%
2011 47.24 537th 935 42.6%
2012 44.95 566th 935 39.5%
2013 32.28 683rd 954 28.4%
2014 31.57 688th 962 28.5%
2015 23.87 705th 938 24.8%
2016 28.25 625th 914 31.6%
2017 31.39 613th 929 34.0%
2018 27.96 642nd 917 30.0%
2019 31.58 632nd 965 34.5%
2021 27.17 548th 710 22.8%
2022 18.58 740th 921 19.7%
2023 16.65 778th 933 16.6%
2024 13.75 825th 943 12.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.85 210th 332 36.7%
2022 24.02 172nd 203 15.3%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Morton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.36 540th 690 21.7%
2019 22.15 592nd 758 21.9%
2022 13.19 537th 595 9.7%
2023 12.58 580th 642 9.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Morton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.46 552nd 693 20.3%
2019 31.03 508th 764 33.5%
2022 13.03 538th 594 9.4%
2023 13.92 575th 649 11.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.25 87th 172 49.4%
2019 52.95 102nd 270 62.2%
2022 35.52 87th 153 43.1%
2023 25.27 157th 197 20.3%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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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by a parent
Sunday, March 18, 2012

Open Quote my son dario started morton elementry in 2nd grade already in the last quarter, he was very nervous since he had been going to columbian elementry and already ecumalted his friends there, we decided to move to the north side and had to move him schools since we had no vechile at the time to drive him across town, anywho, my son is now in 3rd grade and loves his teachers and yes found new friends! i have no other kids so i am a mother that is always wanting the best from him..and with the teachers at morton they always have a challenge for him. Thank you and shout out to all of the teachers that have helped my son dario davis to acheive and go beyond reading,writing,spelling,math,science,social studies,music,and gym!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Morton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 371 7 5 170 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1989 371 11 4 169 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1990 368 11 4 170 2 n/a n/a 0 555
1991 344 8 7 177 4 n/a n/a 0 540
1992 304 4 4 151 3 n/a n/a 0 466
1993 296 3 8 149 3 n/a n/a 0 459
1994 288 3 8 162 8 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 250 4 1 177 3 n/a n/a 0 435
1996 250 4 1 177 3 n/a n/a 0 435
1997 230 8 0 218 5 n/a n/a 0 461
1998 220 8 0 221 5 n/a n/a 0 454
1999 193 12 1 242 5 n/a n/a 0 453
2000 202 16 1 237 4 n/a n/a 0 460
2001 192 10 0 263 4 n/a n/a 0 469
2002 210 12 5 205 6 n/a n/a 0 438
2003 210 12 5 205 6 n/a n/a 0 438
2004 193 16 0 210 7 n/a n/a 0 426
2005 193 8 2 220 7 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 206 9 3 235 6 n/a n/a 0 459
2007 218 18 6 204 10 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 193 17 8 230 5 n/a n/a 0 453
2009 190 13 12 277 9 n/a n/a 0 501
2010 199 6 10 260 3 n/a n/a 0 478
2011 184 13 6 296 2 1 11 0 513
2012 154 8 4 245 1 1 11 0 424
2013 177 8 7 290 4 1 10 0 497
2014 177 12 6 342 8 2 14 0 561
2015 174 10 7 363 2 2 13 0 571
2016 174 15 6 387 3 1 16 0 602
2017 158 7 5 336 0 0 13 0 519
2018 146 9 3 319 1 0 10 0 488
2019 149 11 6 307 1 1 9 0 484
2020 130 12 7 273 3 2 14 0 441
2021 104 15 5 229 1 2 12 0 368
2022 119 11 3 222 1 0 10 0 366
2023 114 15 2 241 4 1 9 0 386

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 Morton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 28.3 19.5 n/a
1989 555 27.5 20.1 27.6
1990 555 27.1 20.4 41.8
1991 540 26.1 20.6 25.6
1992 466 24.0 19.4 33.9
1993 459 22.0 20.9 32.7
1994 469 21.0 22.3 33.9
1995 435 20.0 21.8 33.3
1996 435 20.0 21.8 33.3
1997 461 20.0 23.1 42.1
1998 454 20.5 22.1 43.2
1999 453 25.4 17.8 41.5
2000 460 25.1 18.3 51.7
2001 469 25.9 18.1 51.4
2002 438 25.8 17.0 53
2003 438 25.8 17.0 53
2004 426 24.8 17.2 56.1
2005 430 24.0 17.9 54.9
2006 459 24.5 18.7 53.8
2007 456 24.9 18.3 60.3
2008 453 24.6 18.4 64.7
2009 501 23.6 21.2 57.9
2010 478 21.1 22.6 59
2011 513 21.8 23.4 61.4
2012 424 22.8 18.5 72.9
2013 497 26.9 18.4 58.1
2014 561 28.0 19.9 71.3
2015 571 27.0 21.1 76.4
2016 602 30.0 20.0 67.3
2017 519 27.5 18.8 73.2
2018 488 26.2 18.5 75.8
2019 484 23.2 20.8 78.7
2020 441 26.1 16.8 75.3
2021 368 24.5 15.0 82.1
2022 366 24.8 14.7 74.6
2023 386 24.1 15.9 75.4

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 Morton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 28.3 19.5 n/a
1989 555 27.5 20.1 27.6
1990 555 27.1 20.4 41.8
1991 540 26.1 20.6 25.6
1992 466 24.0 19.4 33.9
1993 459 22.0 20.9 32.7
1994 469 21.0 22.3 33.9
1995 435 20.0 21.8 33.3
1996 435 20.0 21.8 33.3
1997 461 20.0 23.1 42.1
1998 454 20.5 22.1 43.2
1999 453 25.4 17.8 41.5
2000 460 25.1 18.3 51.7
2001 469 25.9 18.1 51.4
2002 438 25.8 17.0 53
2003 438 25.8 17.0 53
2004 426 24.8 17.2 56.1
2005 430 24.0 17.9 54.9
2006 459 24.5 18.7 53.8
2007 456 24.9 18.3 60.3
2008 453 24.6 18.4 64.7
2009 501 23.6 21.2 57.9
2010 478 21.1 22.6 59
2011 513 21.8 23.4 61.4
2012 424 22.8 18.5 72.9
2013 497 26.9 18.4 58.1
2014 561 28.0 19.9 71.3
2015 571 27.0 21.1 76.4
2016 602 30.0 20.0 67.3
2017 519 27.5 18.8 73.2
2018 488 26.2 18.5 75.8
2019 484 23.2 20.8 78.7
2020 441 26.1 16.8 75.3
2021 368 24.5 15.0 82.1
2022 366 24.8 14.7 74.6
2023 386 24.1 15.9 75.4

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 Morton Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,901
2020 $9,561
2021 $10,776
2022 $12,057
2023 $12,799

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Morton 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 632nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 778th of 933 Elementary schools
 17.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morton Elementary School)3718.8
 18.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)27.622.9
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Morton Elementary School)3720.3
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)27.623.5
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morton Elementary School)34.318.9
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)33.124.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Morton Elementary School)11.824.1
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)19.518.6
 0.9%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Morton Elementary School)21.320
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Pueblo School District No. 60)20.417.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Morton Elementary School)40.418.6
 21.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)36.230.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Morton Elementary School)32.621.7
 10.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)23.522
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Morton Elementary School)37.618.8
 18.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)3224.7
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Morton Elementary School)27.821.9
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)19.615.4
 4.2%
   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 Students484386
 20.2%
African American1115
 36.4%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic307241
 21.5%
Pacific Islander11
White149114
 23.5%
Two or More Races99
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.7%75.4%
 3.3%

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Morton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.5% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students who attend Morton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Centennial High School

Students at Morton Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 30% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Morton Elementary School.


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