Morningside School

www.graniteschools.org/el/morningside/

573 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Morningside Elementary School is a public school located in the Millcreek area of Salt Lake City, serving students within the Granite School District. Situated in a residential neighborhood, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a large and diverse district, Morningside benefits from established administrative support and resources designed to help students transition successfully into middle and high school.

The school fosters a community-oriented environment, often acting as a hub for local families. Through its partnership with the Granite School District, Morningside provides a standardized curriculum aligned with state educational goals, while often incorporating extracurricular activities and inclusive programs that cater to a wide range of student needs. For families interested in specific academic performance data, registration procedures, or upcoming school events, the official district website provides detailed resources and direct contact information for the school’s administration.

573

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morningside School
Demographic	Student Count
White	454
Hispanic	25
Black	11
Asian	38
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
454 (79.2 %)
Two or More
40 (7.0 %)
Asian
38 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
25 (4.4 %)
Black
11 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-4924
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/el/morningside/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 67

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 95