MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Morningside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dougherty County school district, located in Albany, GA with about 420 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Morningside Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Morningside Elementary School, located at 120 Sunset Lane in Albany, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dougherty County School System. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing state-aligned curricula and emphasizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core instructional program, Morningside Elementary works to build a strong connection with the local Albany community. The school environment typically emphasizes character development and inclusive practices, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have the resources they need to thrive. Through various extracurricular activities and parent-teacher engagement efforts, the school strives to create a collaborative culture where educators, families, and students work together to meet the educational goals of the community.

For more information, contact Morningside Elementary School at (229) 431-3387 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.