Retiring teacher Mr. VerMass surrounded by other Morton teachers

Academy's mock surgery with nurses from Lexington Regional Health

Art projects to display for parent teacher conferences

Morton Elementary

Morton Elementary School serves 470 students in Grades K-5 in self-contained classrooms. A balanced curriculum is delivered to ALL students including High Ability Learners, English Language Learners, and Special Education students. A complete variety of programs and support services are available which include: Structured English Immersion, speech therapy, Inclusion, HOSTS, and counseling. BIST, a positive school climate/behavior plan is implemented building wide; the focus is on building effective schools together. Teachers and staff work collectively to provide an educational opportunity that reflects the needs of every student and supports the District's mission statement. Parents may have their child participate in the after-school Lexington Academy or after school tutoring programs.

Morton Elementary Demographics

(based on the 2011-12 NDE State of the Schools Report)

Enrollment: 459
Free/Reduced Priced Meals: 92%
Mobility: 17%
English Language Learners: 64%
Race/Ethnicity: White-8%, Black-3%, Hispanic-86%, Asian/Pacific Islanders-1%; American Indian-1%; Two or More Races-1%

More information can be found on the Nebraska Department of Education's State of the Schools Report for Morton Elementary.