At a glance
Reported students
531
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663
Morning Creek Elementary: 531 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
21.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 594
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.9:1
What the reported data says about Morning Creek Elementary
Morning Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Diego. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Poway Unified. NCES reports 531 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (35.4%) and Asian (27.1%). English learners represent 14.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Morning Creek Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.69 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.4%
- Hispanic19.8%
- Black4.1%
- Asian27.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Poway Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Garden Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
508 reported students
Canyon View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
505 reported students
Shoal Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
500 reported students
Rolling Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
490 reported students
Midland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
580 reported students
Creekside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
585 reported students
Public schools near Morning Creek Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Penasquitos Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified | KG–05 | 634 | 1.2 mi |
| Shoal Creek Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified | KG–05 | 500 | 1.2 mi |
| Creekside Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified | KG–05 | 585 | 1.3 mi |
| Dingeman Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | 689 | 1.4 mi |
| Scripps Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | 733 | 1.8 mi |
| Pomerado Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified | KG–05 | 305 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Morning Creek Elementary
What grades does Morning Creek Elementary serve?
Morning Creek Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Poway Unified.
How many students attend Morning Creek Elementary?
Morning Creek Elementary reported 531 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 594 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Morning Creek Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21.5:1, based on 531 students and 24.69 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Morning Creek Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Morning Creek Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Poway Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Morning Creek Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Morning Creek Elementary in?
Morning Creek Elementary is part of Poway Unified, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Morning Creek Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Los Penasquitos Elementary (1.2 mi), Shoal Creek Elementary (1.2 mi), Creekside Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.