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Morse Elementary

15201 Monrovia St., Overland Park, KS, 66221

Top 10% School in KANSAS

Ranked 4 of 293 in KANSAS

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About Morse Elementary

Morse Elementary is a public school in Overland Park, Kansas, which is a city of medium size. Morse Elementary has 356 students and serves grades K–5. At Morse Elementary, 72% of students did well enough in math and 67% did well enough in reading. The ratio of students to teachers is 13:1, which is the same as the district's. There are 48% female students and 52% male students in the school. 11% of the school's students come from families with low incomes. There are 28 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor who are the same. Morse Elementary is the 28th best elementary school in Kansas. Seventy-two percent of students at Morse Elementary scored at or above the proficient level in math, and sixty-seven percent scored at or above that level in reading. This measure shows that the school did better in math and reading than the district. This measure showed that Morse Elementary students did better in math and reading than students in the rest of the state. In Kansas, 34% of students were able to read at or above the proficient level, and 34% were able to do math at or above that level.

Contact Information

Address

15201 Monrovia St., Overland Park, KS, 66221

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Phone

(913) 239-6800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 67% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
356
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Morse Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 75.84%
Asian 11.24%
Hispanic 3.09%
Black 3.37%
Two+ Races 5.9%
Native Am. 0.56%
White
75.84%
Asian
11.24%
Hispanic
3.09%
Black
3.37%
Two+ Races
5.9%
Native Am.
0.56%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 356
48.31%
172 Female
51.69%
184 Male

Student Population

356 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

356 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Morse Elementary school recently has started the school year with new energy and a focus on building strong ties in the community. The school focused the importance of attendance and participation, saying that regular participation helps students get the most out of their learning.

They implement the community called the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and it is working hard to set up events and meetings that will bring families and staff together. This way, everyone can have a say in how school programs and activities are run.

FAQ

Q1. What is the student population at Morse Elementary?

Ans. Morse Elementary has 356 students, serving grades K–5.

Q2. What is the student-to-teacher ratio?

Ans. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1.

Q3. How do students perform academically?

Ans. 72% are proficient in math, and 67% in reading.

Q4. What is the gender breakdown of students?

Ans. The student body consists of 48% girls and 52% boys.

Q5. Where does Morse rank in Kansas?

Ans. Morse Elementary is ranked 28th in Kansas.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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