Morning Sun Elementary School

311 Division Street
Morning Sun, IA 52640

www.mscsd.org

124 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Morning Sun Elementary School is a small, community-focused educational institution located in Morning Sun, Iowa. As part of the Morning Sun Community School District, the school prides itself on providing a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention. Its rural setting allows for a tight-knit atmosphere that emphasizes strong relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and local families.

The school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive, small-town context. By maintaining a focus on core educational values and community involvement, Morning Sun Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success while preserving the unique culture and traditions of its district. For those seeking more specific information regarding their current curriculum, school calendars, or administrative news, the district maintains an official website at http://www.mscsd.org.

124

Total Students

10.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morning Sun Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	2
Two or More	1

White
121 (97.6 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.8 %)

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:	Morning Sun Comm School District
Phone:	(319)868-7701
Website:	http://www.mscsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 16

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 14