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Elementary· 8 schools in district

MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

505 S LINCOLN, LEXINGTON, NE 68850LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–01Non-Charter
360
Students
Total enrolled
$14,295
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 360 students in grades PK–01 in LEXINGTON, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,295 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in LEXINGTON, Nebraska, serving grades PK–01 with 360 students. The district invests $14,295 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

360
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
83%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–01) are served by this school
Gender Distribution186 male · 174 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility83%
National avg 52% · 297 students
Student Composition
73%
19%
White7%
Hispanic / Latino73%
Black19%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317281001133

Academic Outcomes at MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 78th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68850

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,295Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,295
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,290
Student Support$2,716
Administration$1,715
Operations$2,144
Other$1,429
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,295 spent per student, an estimated $6,333 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
29%
State government
56.9%
Local (property tax)
28.9%
Federal programs
14.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 83% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 01
Location—
CountyDawson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (308)324-3764
NCES ID: 317281001133
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LEXINGTON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
913 students · 09–12
● 50 opp71% FRL
Mid
LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
685 students · 06–08
● 50 opp73% FRL
Elem
BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
383 students · PK–05
● 50 opp54% FRL
Elem
PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
317 students · 04–05
● 50 opp81% FRL
Elem
SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
296 students · 02–03
● 50 opp83% FRL
Other
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
267 students · PK–PK
● 50 opp40% FRL
Other
EARLY INTERVENTION/HOMEBOUND
0 students · PK–PK
● 50 opp
District School Rankings
Location
505 S LINCOLN, LEXINGTON, NE 68850
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.