Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morningside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morningside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Morningside Elementary School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
645 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Morningside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morningside Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
12%
7%
White
49%
70%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morningside Elementary School's ranking?
Morningside Elementary School is ranked #961 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Morningside Elementary School often compared to?
Morningside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leeds Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
645 students attend Morningside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Morningside Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morningside Elementary School offer ?
Morningside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Morningside Elementary School part of?
Morningside Elementary School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
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