Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary School

About Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary School

Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary School in Lorain serves a kindergarten through sixth-grade student population of about 400. The school employs 23 full-time classroom teachers, resulting in an average student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Recent state data reported approximate math proficiency of 37% and reading proficiency of 48%. State-wide averages are 52% for math and 60% for reading. Demographic information from the school’s website indicates a racially and ethnically diverse student body of around 49% Hispanic, 29% White, 15% Black, and 7% multiracial. State data shows about 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school also offers some limited support services via counselors, English as a second language (ESL) specialists, interventionists, and paraprofessionals. Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary reports average daily attendance of 93% which is consistent with district averages.

Contact Information

Address

1830 40TH ST LORAIN OH 44052

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Phone

(440) 960-7008

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Website

https://www.lorainschools.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%

Reading 44%

State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 44% in Reading.

17

Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

24

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

286

Total Students

$85173

Avg. Teacher Salary

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School Ratings

Ranked

146

of 186 in Ohio

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 23.4%

Asian 1%

Hispanic 40.2%

Black 23.8%

Two+ Races 12.2%

Native Am. 0%

White

23.4%

Asian

1%

Hispanic

40.2%

Black

23.8%

Two+ Races

12.2%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 286

44.1%

126 Female

55.9%

160 Male

Student Population

286 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The school announced a "student clubs showcase" as part of its Discovery Week experiences, showing a focus on extracurriculars.

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

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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

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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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