Morningside Elementary

652 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Morningside Elementary School, located in the historic Morningside neighborhood of Sioux City, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As a public institution within the Sioux City Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes academic achievement and character development for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes foundational learning, often utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources to prepare students for success in their middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Morningside Elementary is known for its strong community involvement and commitment to the "Morningside spirit." The school benefits from a collaborative relationship with local families and neighborhood stakeholders, which helps create a cohesive atmosphere centered on student growth. With a focus on social-emotional learning alongside core curriculum, the school strives to nurture well-rounded individuals, ensuring that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

652

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morningside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	168
Black	68
Asian	9
Two or More	43
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	19

White
335 (51.4 %)
Hispanic
168 (25.8 %)
Black
68 (10.4 %)
Two or More
43 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
19 (2.9 %)
American Indian
10 (1.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sioux City Comm School District
Phone:	(712)274-4048
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	119

* 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 46

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 91