Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood in Lincoln, DE

At a glance

Reported students

438

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–01

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Delaware elementary enrollment

46th percentile

Compared with 121 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

630.5

Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood: 438 reported students.

State peer staffing position

26th percentile

12.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 377
Teachers (FTE): 34
Student–teacher ratio: 11.1:1

What the reported data says about Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood

Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Lincoln. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Milford School District. NCES reports 438 students for 2024–25.

Among 121 elementary schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 462 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the Delaware median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (37.4%) and Black (28.1%). English learners represent 31.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood

1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 31.3%
Students with disabilities: 15.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White37.4%
Hispanic25.8%
Black28.1%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial8.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–01

540 reported students

Mispillion Elementary

Elementary · Grades 02–04

568 reported students

Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–04

693 reported students

Milford Central Academy

Middle · Grades 07–08

1,013 reported students

Milford Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,271 reported students

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Public schools near Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Mispillion Elementary Elementary · Milford School District	02–04	568	2.5 mi
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School Elementary · Milford School District	02–04	693	2.6 mi
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School Elementary · Milford School District	PK–01	540	3.6 mi
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School Elementary · Cape Henlopen School District	KG–05	506	8.1 mi
Milton Elementary School Elementary · Cape Henlopen School District	KG–05	582	8.7 mi
Lake Forest South Elementary School Elementary · Lake Forest School District	KG–03	407	9.8 mi

Frequently asked questions about Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood

What grades does Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood serve?

Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Milford School District.

How many students attend Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood?

Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood reported 438 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 121 Delaware elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 377 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood?

The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 438 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood a public, charter, or magnet school?

Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Milford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood in?

Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood is part of Milford School District, based in Milford, DE, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mispillion Elementary (2.5 mi), Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School (2.6 mi), Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.