- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Perry, GA
Morningside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morningside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130288001229
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morningside Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Morningside Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Perry, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Morningside Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 130288001229 · Perry, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 13.6:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
Morningside Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Morningside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston County
Houston County High School
2,051 students
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,949 students
- Veterans High
Veterans High School
1,940 students
- Warner Robins
Warner Robins High School
1,812 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,615 students
- This school 488
Morningside Elementary School
488 students
What this shows Morningside Elementary School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morningside Elementary School compares
Morningside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$13,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.6%
White 21.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Morningside Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morningside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morningside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Perry
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morningside Elementary School
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Perry, GA. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Elementary School?
83.9% of students at Morningside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morningside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morningside Elementary School is African American at 65.6% of enrollment, in Perry, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Perry, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Perry on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides Morningside Elementary School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.