DEL CASTILLO - MORNINGSIDE EL

1025 MORNINGSIDE RD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521

www.bisd.us/morningside/

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Morningside Elementary, located at 1025 Morningside Road in Brownsville, Texas, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the BISD network, the school aims to provide its diverse student body with a foundational education that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and community involvement, offering parents and guardians easy access to essential information such as academic calendars, district policies, and campus news. With a focus on high-quality instruction and a well-rounded curriculum, Morningside Elementary prioritizes the holistic development of its students. The campus serves as a vital neighborhood hub, encouraging active collaboration between educators, families, and the wider Brownsville community to help every child reach their full potential.

526

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEL CASTILLO - MORNINGSIDE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	518

Hispanic
518 (98.5%)
White
8 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BROWNSVILLE ISD
Phone:	(956)982-2760
Website:	http://www.bisd.us/morningside/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	504
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

Pre-Kindergarten 86

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DEL CASTILLO - MORNINGSIDE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	86
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DEL CASTILLO - MORNINGSIDE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	50.6%
Male	260	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)