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Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood

8609 Third Street
Lincoln, DE 19960
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood serves 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood's student population of 458 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
25%
31%
White
42%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood?
458 students attend Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood students are White, 25% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood?
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood offer ?
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood part of?
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood is part of Milford School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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