Morris Avenue Elementry School serves 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morris Avenue Elementry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Morris Avenue Elementry School's student population of 286 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Morris Avenue Elementry School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
70%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
18%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Morris Avenue Elementry School often compared to?
Morris Avenue Elementry Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center, Lenna W. Conrow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Morris Avenue Elementry School?
286 students attend Morris Avenue Elementry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Morris Avenue Elementry School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Avenue Elementry School?
Morris Avenue Elementry School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Morris Avenue Elementry School offer ?
Morris Avenue Elementry School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morris Avenue Elementry School part of?
Morris Avenue Elementry School is part of Long Branch Public School District.
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