Morningside Elementary

576 North Maclay Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340

morningsidees.lausd.org

408 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Morningside Elementary School is a public institution located in San Fernando, California, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on North Maclay Avenue, the school operates as a neighborhood campus dedicated to providing foundational education for children in the local community. As part of the LAUSD system, it follows the district's standardized curriculum and educational policies, aiming to foster student growth through a structured academic environment.

The school functions as a core hub for the surrounding area, offering resources typical of elementary education, including core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, and science. While the school's digital footprint reflects a focus on accessibility and community connection, it remains primarily focused on supporting the diverse academic and social needs of its elementary-aged student body. Prospective families and visitors are encouraged to contact the school administration directly or consult the LAUSD website for the most current information regarding programs, enrollment, and school-specific extracurricular activities.

408

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morningside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	398
Asian	2
Two or More	7

Hispanic
398 (97.5%)
Two or More
7 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
White
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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)365-7181
Website:	http://morningsidees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 85

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morningside Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morningside Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	50.2%
Male	203	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)