- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delano, CA
Morningside
Federal NCES profile for Morningside, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061089008493
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morningside earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Morningside has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Delano, CA.
School address
District: Delano Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061089008493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Morningside held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 061089008493 · Delano, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 21.7:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer (1,043 students)
Morningside held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Morningside in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pioneer
Pioneer
1,043 students
- Nueva Vista La
Nueva Vista Language Academy
684 students
- Cecil Avenue M
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
585 students
- Almond Tree Mi
Almond Tree Middle
554 students
- Del Vista Math
Del Vista Math and Science Academy
526 students
- This school
Morningside
477 students
What this shows Morningside reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morningside compares
Morningside held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,264
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
Asian 18.2%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Morningside is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delano Union Elementary reports $21,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morningside Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nueva Vista Language Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Almond Tree Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Vista Math and Science Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morningside's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Delano
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pioneer
Standard public school
1,043 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Nueva Vista Language Academy
Standard public school
684 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Del Vista Math and Science Academy
Standard public school
526 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 22:1 students per teacher
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
363 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morningside
How many students attend Morningside?
Morningside has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morningside?
66.1% of students at Morningside are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morningside?
The largest demographic group at Morningside is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in Delano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morningside?
Morningside has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morningside rank among elementary schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Delano, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Delano on the city page.
What other schools are in Delano Union Elementary?
Besides Morningside, Delano Union Elementary also operates Pioneer (1,043 students), Nueva Vista Language Academy (684 students), and Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy (585 students). See the Delano Union Elementary district page for the complete list.