Morningside Elementary School

503 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Morningside Elementary School, located in Perry, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Houston County School District. Committed to academic excellence and personal growth, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment where students in their formative years can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The faculty and staff emphasize a balanced curriculum that aims to prepare children for future academic challenges while fostering a sense of community and school pride.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Morningside Elementary is known for its engagement with the local Perry community and its dedication to character development. The school strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaboration among its diverse student body. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student well-being, the school works to ensure that every child is equipped with the tools necessary for both personal success and lifelong learning.

503

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morningside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	29
Black	323
Asian	7
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
323 (64.2 %)
White
115 (22.9 %)
Hispanic
29 (5.8 %)
Two or More
27 (5.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Houston County
Phone:	(478)988-6261
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
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 44

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 74