At a glance
Reported students
455
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455
Morningside Elementary School: 455 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. 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
- 457
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Morningside Elementary School
Morningside Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in Elizabethtown. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Elizabethtown Independent. NCES reports 455 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 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 (63.3%) and Black (12.1%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19%. 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 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White63.3%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black12.1%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial11.4%
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 Elizabethtown Independent
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
461 reported students
Panther Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
222 reported students
Talton K Stone Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
526 reported students
Elizabethtown High School
High · Grades 09–12
757 reported students
Valley View Education Center
Other · Grades KG–12
23 reported students
Glen Dale Center
High · Grades 07–12
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Academy Elementary · Elizabethtown Independent | PK–KG | 222 | 0.5 mi |
| Helmwood Heights Elementary School Elementary · Elizabethtown Independent | 01–05 | 461 | 1.2 mi |
| Heartland Elementary School Elementary · Hardin County | PK–05 | 564 | 2.3 mi |
| G C Burkhead Elementary School Elementary · Hardin County | PK–05 | 634 | 2.4 mi |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School Elementary · Hardin County | PK–05 | 653 | 3.7 mi |
| New Highland Elementary School Elementary · Hardin County | PK–05 | 505 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Morningside Elementary School
What grades does Morningside Elementary School serve?
Morningside Elementary School reports grades 01–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elizabethtown Independent.
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School reported 455 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 457 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 455 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. 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 Elizabethtown Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Morningside Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. 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 Elizabethtown Independent, based in Elizabethtown, KY, which operates 7 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 Panther Academy (0.5 mi), Helmwood Heights Elementary School (1.2 mi), Heartland Elementary School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.