Morningside Elementary School

816 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Morningside Elementary School, located in the affluent Virginia-Highland/Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta, is a highly regarded public institution serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district, the school is frequently recognized for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and high level of parental involvement. It is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and holistic child development.

The school is deeply integrated into its local community, benefiting from a robust Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that actively contributes to extracurricular programs, facility enhancements, and enrichment opportunities. Because of its excellent reputation and the desirability of the surrounding neighborhood, Morningside Elementary is a sought-after school, often characterized by a diverse student body and a commitment to preparing children for success in the surrounding middle and high school clusters.

816

Total Students

58.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morningside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	540
Hispanic	70
Black	81
Asian	51
Two or More	74

White
540 (66.2 %)
Black
81 (9.9 %)
Two or More
74 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
70 (8.6 %)
Asian
51 (6.2 %)

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:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-8950
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 135

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 127