Enrollment
477
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morningside compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morningside
Morningside is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Delano, California, enrolling 477 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 477 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,027 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #79, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Delano's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pioneer (1,043 students): Morningside is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 23.2:1).
Delano Union Elementary also operates Pioneer (1,043 students) and Nueva Vista Language Academy (684 students) alongside Morningside.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Morningside compares
Morningside on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delano Union Elementary, which includes Morningside.
$19,208
Per student
+16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.5%
State 65.0%
Federal 22.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Morningside
How many students attend Morningside?
Morningside has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delano, CA.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Morningside a good school?
Morningside earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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