Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Delmas F Morton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delmas F Morton Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Delmas F Morton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delmas F Morton Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6184 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delmas F Morton Elementary School's ranking?
Delmas F Morton Elementary School is ranked #6184 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Delmas F Morton Elementary School often compared to?
Delmas F Morton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Delmas F Morton Elementary School?
417 students attend Delmas F Morton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Delmas F Morton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delmas F Morton Elementary School?
Delmas F Morton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delmas F Morton Elementary School offer ?
Delmas F Morton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Delmas F Morton Elementary School part of?
Delmas F Morton Elementary School is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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