- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brownsville, TX
Morningside El
Federal NCES profile for Morningside El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481168006225
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morningside El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 50
- schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Morningside El has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside El ranks #4 of 50 schools in Brownsville, TX.
School address
District: Brownsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481168006225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Morningside El shrank from 424 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 481168006225 · Brownsville, TX Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 19.5:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students)
Morningside El shrank from 424 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Morningside El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Early College H S
2,216 students
- Rivera Early C
Rivera Early College H S
2,150 students
- Hanna Early Co
Hanna Early College H S
2,039 students
- Lopez Early Co
Lopez Early College H S
1,739 students
- Pace Early Col
Pace Early College H S
1,621 students
- This school 526
Morningside El
526 students
What this shows Morningside El reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morningside El compares
Morningside El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$14,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 98.5%
White 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Morningside El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsville Isd reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morningside El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rivera Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanna Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lopez Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pace Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morningside El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,621
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morningside El
How many students attend Morningside El?
Morningside El has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brownsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside El?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside El is 19.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morningside El?
76.4% of students at Morningside El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morningside El?
The largest demographic group at Morningside El is Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment, in Brownsville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morningside El?
Morningside El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morningside El rank among schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside El ranks #4 of 50 schools in Brownsville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brownsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownsville Isd?
Besides Morningside El, Brownsville Isd also operates Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students), Rivera Early College H S (2,150 students), and Hanna Early College H S (2,039 students). See the Brownsville Isd district page for the complete list.