- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dumas, TX
Morningside El
Federal NCES profile for Morningside El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481761001519
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morningside El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Dumas · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morningside El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside El ranks #2 of 4 schools in Dumas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Morningside El held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 481761001519 · Dumas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 13.1:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dumas H S (1,192 students)
Morningside El held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 30.5 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
- Dumas H S
Dumas H S
1,192 students
- Dumas Int
Dumas Int
619 students
- Dumas J H
Dumas J H
609 students
- Cactus El
Cactus El
487 students
- This school 431
Morningside El
431 students
- Green Acres El 339
Green Acres El
339 students
What this shows Morningside El reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morningside El compares
Morningside El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,527
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dumas Isd reports $10,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumas H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dumas Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dumas J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cactus El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Acres El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morningside El
How many students attend Morningside El?
Morningside El has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dumas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside El?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morningside El?
58.0% of students at Morningside El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morningside El?
Morningside El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Dumas?
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside El ranks #2 of 4 schools in Dumas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dumas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dumas Isd?
Besides Morningside El, Dumas Isd also operates Dumas H S (1,192 students), Dumas Int (619 students), and Dumas J H (609 students). See the Dumas Isd district page for the complete list.