At a glance
Reported students
297
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 416 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392
CORE School at Morningside El: 297 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about CORE School at Morningside El
CORE School at Morningside El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Great Falls. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Great Falls Elem. NCES reports 297 students for 2024–25.
Among 416 elementary schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 121 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, above the Montana median of 12.1:1 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 (66.7%) and multiracial (14.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking CORE School at Morningside El
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.28 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.7%
- Hispanic12.1%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.5%
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.
Other schools in Great Falls Elem
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Valley View School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
312 reported students
Mountain View School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
315 reported students
Longfellow School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
263 reported students
Chief Joseph School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
260 reported students
Lewis & Clark School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
338 reported students
Lincoln School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
373 reported students
Public schools near CORE School at Morningside El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El Elementary · Mont Sch for Deaf Blind | PK–08 | 20 | 0.6 mi |
| Lewis & Clark School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 338 | 0.7 mi |
| Giant Springs Elementary Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 431 | 0.8 mi |
| Loy School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 392 | 1 mi |
| Chief Joseph School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 260 | 1 mi |
| Lincoln School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 373 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about CORE School at Morningside El
What grades does CORE School at Morningside El serve?
CORE School at Morningside El reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Great Falls Elem.
How many students attend CORE School at Morningside El?
CORE School at Morningside El reported 297 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 416 Montana elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at CORE School at Morningside El?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 297 students and 21.28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is CORE School at Morningside El a public, charter, or magnet school?
CORE School at Morningside El is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Great Falls Elem attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of CORE School at Morningside El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.6% 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 CORE School at Morningside El in?
CORE School at Morningside El is part of Great Falls Elem, based in Great Falls, MT, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near CORE School at Morningside El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El (0.6 mi), Lewis & Clark School (0.7 mi), Giant Springs Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.