Morley Elementary School

Summary:

Morley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving 376 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently outperforms the Lincoln Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska in academic assessments, ranking in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools.

Morley Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (78.72%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (30.05%), compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 36.52% to 61.87%. Additionally, Morley Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $14,591, compared to the nearby schools, which range from $13,322 to $18,024 per student.

These factors contribute to Morley Elementary's strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 5th grade, Morley had 78% proficiency in both ELA and Math, compared to 57% and 63% for the district, respectively. The school's consistent academic excellence and unique student demographic profile suggest that further investigation into the factors contributing to its success could provide valuable insights for the district and other schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6800 Monterey Dr
       Lincoln, NE  68506-2399


(402) 436-1154

District: Lincoln Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,591 Help


Students who attend Morley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lux Middle School
High:    Lincoln East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.7%
Two or more races:
10.1%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morley Elementary School ranks better than 78.4% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 10th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.7%), two or more races (10.1%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morley Elementary School is 14.6. 29 elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morley Elementary School is $14,591. 25 elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Morley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morley Elementary School 99th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Morley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lincoln Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Public Schools 138th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Morley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.38 10th 418 97.6%
2007 79.70 42nd 430 90.2%
2008 69.11 82nd 478 82.8%
2009 55.98 244th 471 48.2%
2010 83.10 12th 502 97.6%
2011 93.62 13th 473 97.3%
2012 85.88 32nd 480 93.3%
2013 91.12 15th 485 96.9%
2014 90.69 16th 483 96.7%
2015 90.76 16th 488 96.7%
2016 85.93 34th 480 92.9%
2017 83.26 43rd 459 90.6%
2018 80.59 65th 450 85.6%
2019 84.32 48th 452 89.4%
2021 76.47 81st 442 81.7%
2022 70.85 111th 457 75.7%
2023 74.91 99th 459 78.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Morley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.87 6th 43 86.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.22 76th 281 73.0%
2019 82.80 26th 298 91.3%
2021 73.73 41st 264 84.5%
2022 60.83 101st 259 61.0%
2023 79.52 37th 312 88.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Morley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.65 57th 341 83.3%
2019 84.21 40th 349 88.5%
2021 71.51 77th 318 75.8%
2022 61.01 127th 337 62.3%
2023 66.61 115th 349 67.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Morley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.93 39th 347 88.8%
2019 82.59 50th 367 86.4%
2021 71.88 71st 328 78.4%
2022 71.07 88th 356 75.3%
2023 75.40 77th 366 79.0%
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Rank History for White students at Morley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.84 58th 391 85.2%
2019 80.82 46th 391 88.2%
2021 71.85 75th 368 79.6%
2022 70.43 84th 388 78.4%
2023 71.71 81st 385 79.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska 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: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 494 3 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1989 530 9 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1990 574 6 20 6 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1991 568 7 23 3 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1992 581 8 22 2 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1993 575 8 22 7 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1994 551 15 23 8 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1995 526 12 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1996 526 12 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1997 426 11 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 416 11 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 407 11 10 0 0 n/a n/a 2 430
2000 388 13 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2001 377 13 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 349 8 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2003 349 8 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2004 353 10 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2005 370 6 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2006 372 17 26 9 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2007 405 5 24 7 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2008 448 11 21 9 7 n/a n/a 0 496
2009 459 15 24 9 8 n/a n/a 0 515
2010 403 4 21 11 6 n/a n/a 0 445
2011 450 11 16 18 0 0 34 0 529
2012 461 10 18 17 1 0 34 0 541
2013 453 13 27 23 1 0 38 0 555
2014 469 14 30 22 0 1 37 0 573
2015 477 13 30 27 0 1 32 0 580
2016 461 17 27 28 0 1 36 0 570
2017 410 22 23 34 0 1 35 0 525
2018 407 20 16 45 0 1 31 0 520
2019 412 18 8 30 0 0 36 0 504
2020 385 22 2 36 0 0 32 0 477
2021 345 19 3 32 1 0 39 0 439
2022 329 17 1 31 1 2 44 0 425
2023 296 14 1 24 1 2 38 0 376

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 Morley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 516 24.7 20.8 10.5
1989 561 27.9 20.1 13
1990 606 32.0 18.9 13.5
1991 601 34.1 17.6 15.8
1992 613 33.7 18.1 17.3
1993 612 31.9 19.2 16.5
1994 597 33.1 18.0 19.1
1995 561 33.7 16.6 3.6
1996 561 33.7 16.6 3.6
1997 454 26.0 17.5 3.5
1998 438 26.0 16.8 5.9
1999 430 25.8 16.7 7.2
2000 409 26.4 15.5 8.1
2001 401 25.0 16.0 8.2
2002 368 24.1 15.3 7.3
2003 368 24.1 15.3 7.3
2004 379 22.9 16.6 9.8
2005 401 23.0 17.4 10.7
2006 425 26.4 16.1 12.9
2007 442 26.0 17.0 10.6
2008 496 29.8 16.6 11.3
2009 515 33.3 15.5 13.4
2010 445 32.3 13.7 13.9
2011 529 31.9 16.5 19.5
2012 541 32.0 16.9 19
2013 555 34.4 16.1 19.3
2014 573 36.6 15.6 20.8
2015 580 35.0 16.5 22.4
2016 570 37.0 15.4 21.4
2017 525 38.0 13.7 25
2018 520 36.6 14.1 23.3
2019 504 33.3 15.1 24.8
2020 477 32.3 14.7 26.8
2021 439 30.4 14.4 26.7
2022 425 29.6 14.3 25.6
2023 376 25.7 14.6 30.1

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 Morley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 516 24.7 20.8 10.5
1989 561 27.9 20.1 13
1990 606 32.0 18.9 13.5
1991 601 34.1 17.6 15.8
1992 613 33.7 18.1 17.3
1993 612 31.9 19.2 16.5
1994 597 33.1 18.0 19.1
1995 561 33.7 16.6 3.6
1996 561 33.7 16.6 3.6
1997 454 26.0 17.5 3.5
1998 438 26.0 16.8 5.9
1999 430 25.8 16.7 7.2
2000 409 26.4 15.5 8.1
2001 401 25.0 16.0 8.2
2002 368 24.1 15.3 7.3
2003 368 24.1 15.3 7.3
2004 379 22.9 16.6 9.8
2005 401 23.0 17.4 10.7
2006 425 26.4 16.1 12.9
2007 442 26.0 17.0 10.6
2008 496 29.8 16.6 11.3
2009 515 33.3 15.5 13.4
2010 445 32.3 13.7 13.9
2011 529 31.9 16.5 19.5
2012 541 32.0 16.9 19
2013 555 34.4 16.1 19.3
2014 573 36.6 15.6 20.8
2015 580 35.0 16.5 22.4
2016 570 37.0 15.4 21.4
2017 525 38.0 13.7 25
2018 520 36.6 14.1 23.3
2019 504 33.3 15.1 24.8
2020 477 32.3 14.7 26.8
2021 439 30.4 14.4 26.7
2022 425 29.6 14.3 25.6
2023 376 25.7 14.6 30.1

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 Morley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $255 (2.3%) $9,602 (88.2%) $10,881
2020 $374 (3.2%) $10,103 (87.3%) $11,570
2021 $826 (6.3%) $10,993 (83.9%) $13,095
2022 $1,215 (8.8%) $10,930 (79.5%) $13,751
2023 $1,167 (8.0%) $11,579 (79.4%) $14,591

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Morley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 48th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 99th of 459 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morley Elementary School)8377
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)6362
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morley Elementary School)7772
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5756
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morley Elementary School)7471
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)6459
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morley Elementary School)5455
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5455
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Morley Elementary School)7478
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)5257
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morley Elementary School)8178
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)6063
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Morley Elementary School)8788
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Lincoln Public Schools)6973
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students504376
 25.4%
African American1814
 22.2%
American Indian01
Asian81
 87.5%
Hispanic3024
 20%
Pacific Islander02
White412296
 28.2%
Two or More Races3638
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.8%30.1%
 5.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Morley Elementary School.

Morley Elementary School ranks 99th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Morley Elementary School are 79% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American.

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

Middle : Lux Middle School
High : Lincoln East High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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