MORNINGSIDE EL

3855 MORNINGSIDE DR
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132

665 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Morningside Elementary School is a public school located in New Braunfels, Texas, serving students within the Comal Independent School District. Situated in a suburban area, the school is part of a district known for its focus on academic growth and community engagement. As a primary education facility, it provides a foundational learning environment designed to support the development of elementary-aged children through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is deeply integrated into the New Braunfels community, often emphasizing a culture of inclusivity and collaboration among teachers, parents, and students. Like many schools in the Comal ISD system, Morningside Elementary prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its students, offering various programs and extracurricular opportunities to foster well-rounded development. Its location on Morningside Drive positions it as a key neighborhood hub, committed to preparing young students for success as they transition into the middle school level.

665

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MORNINGSIDE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	357
Black	21
Asian	12
Two or More	31
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
357 (53.7%)
White
236 (35.5%)
Two or More
31 (4.7%)
Black
21 (3.2%)
Asian
12 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	COMAL ISD
Phone:	(830)837-7100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 45

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 86