At a glance
Reported students
501
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
43.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 88 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
339.5
Morton Early Learning Center: 501 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
43.9:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Morton Early Learning Center
Morton Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Hastings. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Hastings Public Schools. NCES reports 501 students for 2024–25.
Among 88 combined / other schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 27 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 43.9:1, above the Nebraska median of 15:1 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 (84.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Morton Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 43.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.41 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.2%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.6%
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.
Other schools in Hastings Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
343 reported students
Raymond a Watson Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
336 reported students
Longfellow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
305 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
289 reported students
Alcott Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
267 reported students
Hastings Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
757 reported students
Public schools near Morton Early Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Elementary School Elementary · Hastings Public Schools | PK–05 | 343 | 0.6 mi |
| Longfellow Elementary School Elementary · Hastings Public Schools | PK–05 | 305 | 0.7 mi |
| Hastings Senior High School High · Hastings Public Schools | 09–12 | 991 | 0.8 mi |
| Raymond a Watson Elem School Elementary · Hastings Public Schools | PK–05 | 336 | 0.9 mi |
| ESU #9 Preschool Home Base Prg Other · Educational Service Unit 09 | PK–PK | 0 | 3.7 mi |
| Adams Central Early Childhood Center Other · Adams Central Public Schools | PK–PK | 98 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Morton Early Learning Center
What grades does Morton Early Learning Center serve?
Morton Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Hastings Public Schools.
How many students attend Morton Early Learning Center?
Morton Early Learning Center reported 501 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 88 Nebraska combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Morton Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 43.9:1, based on 501 students and 11.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Morton Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Morton Early Learning Center is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Hastings Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Morton Early Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
8.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Morton Early Learning Center in?
Morton Early Learning Center is part of Hastings Public Schools, based in Hastings, NE, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Morton Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hawthorne Elementary School (0.6 mi), Longfellow Elementary School (0.7 mi), Hastings Senior High School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.