Morton School of Excellence (Chicago, IL 60612): Illness Reports, Health Alerts & Parent Reviews

Nurturing young minds in Chicago with a focus on wellness and community.

Morton School of Excellence is a Chicago Public School located at 431 N Troy St in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. As an elementary institution, it serves the local community with a focus on early childhood development, offering school-based preschool programs designed for children ages three and four years old. The school emphasizes a supportive environment through a trauma-informed staff and a commitment to fostering positive, respectful relationships among all community members. Morton has also demonstrated a commitment to student wellness through its participation in the 'Go for the Gold' campaign, which recognizes schools for their dedication to improved nutrition and physical activity standards.

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Being totally honest, it’s a struggle with the health environment at Morton. While they’ve added some wellness workshops lately, the reality on the ground is tough. The chronic absenteeism is really high—like, way over 30%—and you can tell because it feels like there's always a bug going around and not enough staff to stay on top of it. The student-to-teacher ratios are also pretty high, so when a kid gets sick in class, it takes forever for anyone to notice or get them to the nurse. It feels like a 'turn-around' school that’s still very much in the middle of trying to fix deep-rooted issues with the building and general cleanliness.
3/31/2026

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