Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kenneth P Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenneth P Morris Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#895 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
48%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth P Morris Elementary School's ranking?
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School is ranked #895 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kenneth P Morris Elementary School?
313 students attend Kenneth P Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Kenneth P Morris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenneth P Morris Elementary School?
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenneth P Morris Elementary School offer ?
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenneth P Morris Elementary School part of?
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School is part of Yuma 1 School District.
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