Morningside Elementary School

morningside.salkeiz.k12.or.us

311 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Morningside Elementary School is a public school located in the South Salem area, serving students within the Salem-Keizer School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes core educational standards, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally.

Reflecting the broader values of the Salem-Keizer district, Morningside Elementary prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to ensure student success. The school offers various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and life skills. By leveraging its location in a quiet, established neighborhood, Morningside creates a stable and welcoming atmosphere for elementary-aged children to build the necessary skills for their future academic careers in middle and high school.

311

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morningside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	78
Black	10
Asian	11
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	15

White
168 (54.0%)
Hispanic
78 (25.1%)
Two or More
29 (9.3%)
Pacific Islander
15 (4.8%)
Asian
11 (3.5%)
Black
10 (3.2%)

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:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3173
Website:	http://morningside.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 44

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morningside Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morningside Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	55%
Male	140	45%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)