Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS

6900 Ames St
Morningside, MD 20746

Charter School 357 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Imagine Foundations at Morningside Public Charter School (PCS), located in Morningside, Maryland, is a public charter institution that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates under the Imagine Schools network, which emphasizes a culture built on specific "Shared Values," including integrity, justice, and service. Their educational philosophy is designed to integrate rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development, aiming to prepare students not only for high school success but also for responsible citizenship.

The school is known for its commitment to a "school-home-community" partnership, often fostering an environment where parental involvement is highly encouraged. By utilizing a structured curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics and literacy with enrichment opportunities, Imagine Foundations at Morningside seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school aims to create a supportive, community-centered atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining high expectations for academic and personal growth.

357

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	12
Black	326
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
326 (91.3%)
Hispanic
12 (3.4%)
Two or More
9 (2.5%)
White
4 (1.1%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)817-0544
Website:	http://imaginemorningside.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 31

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	43
Grade 6	39
Grade 7	45
Grade 8	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	46.5%
Male	191	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)