E. B. Morse Elementary

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E. B. Morse Elementary is a public elementary school in Laurens, South Carolina, serving 457 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Laurens 55 School District, which is ranked 63 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

E. B. Morse Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 53.17% African American, significantly higher than nearby schools. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with performance on state assessments well below the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Despite 100% of students being eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high economic disadvantage, the school's per-student spending of $13,610 in 2022-2023 is higher than the state and district averages, but this has not translated into improved academic outcomes.

When compared to other schools in the Laurens 55 district, such as Waterloo Elementary and Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle, which consistently outperform E. B. Morse Elementary on state assessments, the school's underperformance is even more pronounced. This suggests that there may be significant racial achievement gaps within the school and district, and that the school's strategies for supporting student learning need to be re-evaluated.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 Parkview Drive
       Laurens, SC  29360


(864) 984-7777

District: Laurens 55

SchoolDigger Rank:
542nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,610 Help


Students who attend E. B. Morse Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sanders Middle
High:    Laurens District 55 High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.6%
White:
38.2%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details E. B. Morse Elementary ranks worse than 85% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Laurens 55 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.94. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (54.6%), White (38.2%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Laurens 55 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at E. B. Morse Elementary is 14.1, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Laurens 55 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at E. B. Morse Elementary is $13,610, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Laurens 55 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

E. B. Morse Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks E. B. Morse Elementary 542nd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See E. B. Morse Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Laurens 55:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurens 55 63rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for E. B. Morse Elementary

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Rank History for all students at E. B. Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.60 362nd 542 33.2%
2004 57.71 247th 550 55.1%
2005 60.51 236th 557 57.6%
2006 51.60 306th 559 45.3%
2007 51.12 304th 566 46.3%
2008 34.39 427th 577 26.0%
2009 48.13 326th 580 43.8%
2010 40.07 390th 589 33.8%
2011 33.27 446th 597 25.3%
2012 25.37 499th 594 16.0%
2013 37.79 404th 599 32.6%
2014 44.54 384th 630 39.0%
2015 42.74 367th 638 42.5%
2016 29.38 462nd 619 25.4%
2017 24.29 498th 639 22.1%
2018 21.08 505th 624 19.1%
2019 12.57 580th 643 9.8%
2021 13.53 544th 622 12.5%
2022 21.17 491st 625 21.4%
2023 22.37 511th 644 20.7%
2024 16.94 542nd 638 15.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at E. B. Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.10 522nd 588 11.2%
2019 10.81 570th 600 5.0%
2021 12.79 537th 580 7.4%
2022 20.09 502nd 600 16.3%
2023 24.22 491st 608 19.2%
2024 17.23 525th 599 12.4%
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Rank History for Female students at E. B. Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.55 479th 570 16.0%
2019 12.41 537th 588 8.7%
2021 12.13 501st 554 9.6%
2022 15.92 485th 573 15.4%
2023 18.66 491st 580 15.3%
2024 21.23 456th 565 19.3%
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Rank History for Male students at E. B. Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.59 459th 571 19.6%
2019 14.97 526th 590 10.8%
2021 13.86 492nd 561 12.3%
2022 26.80 428th 579 26.1%
2023 24.69 449th 582 22.9%
2024 13.89 500th 568 12.0%
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Rank History for African American students at E. B. Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.13 405th 412 1.7%
2019 9.40 417th 421 1.0%
2021 9.74 347th 350 0.9%
2022 20.12 350th 393 10.9%
2023 33.52 280th 394 28.9%
2024 24.30 314th 369 14.9%
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Rank History for White students at E. B. Morse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.90 372nd 457 18.6%
2019 10.15 445th 472 5.7%
2021 10.35 413th 439 5.9%
2022 20.65 380th 455 16.5%
2023 14.70 408th 463 11.9%
2024 15.20 400th 441 9.3%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for E. B. Morse Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 208 226 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1989 219 250 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1990 225 250 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1991 241 264 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1992 240 263 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1993 209 236 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1994 216 257 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1995 190 261 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1996 190 261 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1997 201 245 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1998 189 253 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1999 179 245 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 193 255 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2001 177 253 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2002 287 368 1 5 0 n/a n/a 1 662
2003 287 368 1 5 0 n/a n/a 1 662
2004 303 361 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 669
2005 302 346 0 1 2 n/a n/a 3 654
2006 315 330 0 1 0 n/a n/a 10 656
2007 345 331 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 682
2008 382 312 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2009 376 300 3 7 1 n/a n/a 1 688
2010 362 300 2 5 0 n/a n/a 2 671
2011 312 298 0 10 0 1 10 0 631
2012 300 292 0 6 0 1 15 0 614
2013 289 277 0 15 0 1 17 0 599
2014 262 291 10 18 0 1 19 0 601
2015 265 290 9 15 0 0 30 0 609
2016 258 304 5 18 0 0 23 0 608
2017 266 291 2 21 2 0 18 0 600
2018 251 267 1 19 1 0 16 0 555
2019 225 271 5 16 0 0 24 0 541
2020 225 258 3 15 0 0 21 0 522
2021 166 244 2 18 0 0 20 0 450
2022 179 244 1 21 0 0 13 0 458
2023 176 243 0 27 0 0 11 0 457
2024 165 236 0 18 1 1 11 0 432

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 E. B. Morse Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 434 24.4 17.7 n/a
1989 469 24.5 19.1 n/a
1990 475 26.4 17.9 n/a
1991 505 28.6 17.6 36.8
1992 503 28.5 17.6 43.9
1993 445 25.9 17.2 50.1
1994 473 24.2 19.5 47.8
1995 451 26.0 17.3 47.2
1996 451 26.0 17.3 47.2
1997 446 24.0 18.6 51.3
1998 444 28.6 15.5 65.3
1999 430 27.6 15.6 55.6
2000 454 30.4 14.9 55.5
2001 434 29.4 14.8 57.1
2002 662 40.0 16.6 61
2003 662 40.0 16.6 61
2004 669 38.5 17.4 57.7
2005 654 37.0 17.7 63.9
2006 656 37.0 17.7 57.7
2007 682 71.6 9.5 59.8
2008 705 39.8 17.7 57.6
2009 688 39.8 17.3 62.7
2010 671 35.8 18.7 63.2
2011 631 31.8 19.8 68.3
2012 614 30.8 19.9 70.2
2013 599 36.0 16.6 69.3
2014 601 36.0 16.6 71.9
2015 609 35.0 17.4 69.8
2016 608 32.0 19.0 77.1
2017 600 33.0 18.1 100
2018 555 34.0 16.3 100
2019 541 34.2 15.8 100
2020 522 34.2 15.2 100
2021 450 31.2 14.4 100
2022 458 28.7 15.9 100
2023 457 32.6 14.0 100
2024 432 30.6 14.1 100

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 E. B. Morse Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 434 24.4 17.7 n/a
1989 469 24.5 19.1 n/a
1990 475 26.4 17.9 n/a
1991 505 28.6 17.6 36.8
1992 503 28.5 17.6 43.9
1993 445 25.9 17.2 50.1
1994 473 24.2 19.5 47.8
1995 451 26.0 17.3 47.2
1996 451 26.0 17.3 47.2
1997 446 24.0 18.6 51.3
1998 444 28.6 15.5 65.3
1999 430 27.6 15.6 55.6
2000 454 30.4 14.9 55.5
2001 434 29.4 14.8 57.1
2002 662 40.0 16.6 61
2003 662 40.0 16.6 61
2004 669 38.5 17.4 57.7
2005 654 37.0 17.7 63.9
2006 656 37.0 17.7 57.7
2007 682 71.6 9.5 59.8
2008 705 39.8 17.7 57.6
2009 688 39.8 17.3 62.7
2010 671 35.8 18.7 63.2
2011 631 31.8 19.8 68.3
2012 614 30.8 19.9 70.2
2013 599 36.0 16.6 69.3
2014 601 36.0 16.6 71.9
2015 609 35.0 17.4 69.8
2016 608 32.0 19.0 77.1
2017 600 33.0 18.1 100
2018 555 34.0 16.3 100
2019 541 34.2 15.8 100
2020 522 34.2 15.2 100
2021 450 31.2 14.4 100
2022 458 28.7 15.9 100
2023 457 32.6 14.0 100
2024 432 30.6 14.1 100

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 E. B. Morse Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $552 (5.1%) $227 (2.1%) $778 (7.1%) $8,220 (75.2%) $1,931 (17.7%) $10,152 (92.9%) $10,930
2020 $414 (3.5%) $362 (3.1%) $776 (6.6%) $9,053 (77.1%) $1,918 (16.3%) $10,971 (93.4%) $11,747
2021 $519 (4.3%) $306 (2.6%) $825 (6.9%) $9,449 (78.9%) $1,706 (14.2%) $11,155 (93.1%) $11,981
2022 $926 (6.9%) $760 (5.7%) $1,686 (12.5%) $9,981 (74.2%) $1,777 (13.2%) $11,758 (87.5%) $13,444
2023 $1,375 (10.1%) $752 (5.5%) $2,127 (15.6%) $9,361 (68.8%) $2,122 (15.6%) $11,483 (84.4%) $13,610

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on E. B. Morse Elementary

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 580th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 511th of 644 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (E. B. Morse Elementary)29.629.1
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laurens 55)33.533.5
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (E. B. Morse Elementary)2536.3
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurens 55)37.637
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (E. B. Morse Elementary)26.737
 10.3%
   4th Grade Science (Laurens 55)40.134.2
 5.9%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (E. B. Morse Elementary)30.740.8
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Laurens 55)4041.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (E. B. Morse Elementary)16.935.2
 18.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Laurens 55)2932.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (E. B. Morse Elementary)28.535.2
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Laurens 55)27.939.1
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (E. B. Morse Elementary)1027
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Laurens 55)28.628.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students541457
 15.5%
African American271243
 10.3%
American Indian00
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic1627
 68.8%
Pacific Islander00
White225176
 21.8%
Two or More Races2411
 54.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at E. B. Morse Elementary are 55% African American, 38% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 432 students attended E. B. Morse Elementary.

Students who attend E. B. Morse Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sanders Middle
High : Laurens District 55 High

E. B. Morse Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.0% of South Carolina elementary schools.


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