At a glance
Reported students
722
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
Morningside Elementary School: 722 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. 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
- 809
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Morningside Elementary School
Morningside Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Atlanta. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Atlanta Public Schools. NCES reports 722 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 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 (65.9%) and multiracial (11.5%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Morningside Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.7 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.11
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.9%
- Hispanic8.3%
- Black7.9%
- Asian6.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.5%
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
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 Atlanta Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
E. Rivers Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
699 reported students
Centennial Academy (Charter)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
757 reported students
Wesley International Academy Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–08
776 reported students
Parkside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
650 reported students
Virginia-Highland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
649 reported students
KIPP Strive Primary Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
627 reported students
Public schools near Morningside Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia-Highland Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 649 | 1.2 mi |
| Briar Vista Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb County | PK–05 | 482 | 1.2 mi |
| Springdale Park Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 437 | 1.5 mi |
| Mary Lin Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 526 | 2 mi |
| Kindezi Old 4th Ward Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–08 | 321 | 2.4 mi |
| Fernbank Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb County | PK–05 | 895 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Morningside Elementary School
What grades does Morningside Elementary School serve?
Morningside Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Atlanta Public Schools.
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School reported 722 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 809 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 722 students and 49.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Morningside Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Morningside Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Atlanta Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Morningside Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
7.6% 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 Morningside Elementary School in?
Morningside Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools, based in Atlanta, GA, which operates 87 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Morningside Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Virginia-Highland Elementary School (1.2 mi), Briar Vista Elementary School (1.2 mi), Springdale Park Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.