Morningside

www.duesd.org/schools/morningsidees

477 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Morningside Elementary School, located at 2100 Summer Drive in Delano, California, is a public institution serving the local community as part of the Delano Union School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and utilizing district-wide resources, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Morningside places a strong emphasis on community involvement and maintaining a safe, inclusive campus culture. The school works closely with families and stakeholders to ensure that students receive a well-rounded experience that addresses both their intellectual and social-emotional needs. For families looking for specific details regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies, the school maintains an active presence on the official Delano Union School District website.

477

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morningside
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	374
Asian	87
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
374 (78.4%)
Asian
87 (18.2%)
Two or More
8 (1.7%)
White
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Delano Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)720-2700
Website:	http://www.duesd.org/schools/morningsidees
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 89