Overview
Morton Academy is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Morton, Illinois. The school enrolls 15 students. It is part of the Morton CUSD 709 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictMorton CUSD 709
County17179
CityMorton
ZIP61550
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172680006423
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment15
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian47.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races47.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %80%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)