MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2300 SE GOWIN DR
PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34952

www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/MSE/

669 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Morningside Elementary School, located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is a public educational institution serving students in the St. Lucie County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its elementary-age students. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff to ensure student success and engagement.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, aiming to prepare students for middle school through comprehensive instruction in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond traditional academics, Morningside Elementary encourages student growth through various extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience. Those interested in learning more about their specific school programs, calendar of events, or administrative updates can visit their official district webpage at http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/MSE/.

669

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	217
Black	70
Asian	16
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	1

White
320 (47.8 %)
Hispanic
217 (32.4 %)
Black
70 (10.5 %)
Two or More
45 (6.7 %)
Asian
16 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	No
District:	ST. LUCIE
Phone:	(772)337-6730
Website:	http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/MSE/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 121

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	121
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	319	47.7%
Male	350	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)