Enrollment
455
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabethtown, KY
Morningside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morningside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210165000325
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morningside Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 17
- public schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Morningside Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside Elementary School ranks #7 of 17 public schools in Elizabethtown, KY.
School address
District: Elizabethtown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210165000325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morningside Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morningside Elementary School
Morningside Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, enrolling 455 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 306 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elizabethtown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Helmwood Heights Elementary School (461 students): Morningside Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 17.7:1).
Elizabethtown Independent also operates Elizabethtown High School (757 students) and Talton K Stone Middle School (526 students) alongside Morningside Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Morningside Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,567
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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
White 63.3%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Morningside Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabethtown Independent, which includes Morningside Elementary School.
$11,567
Per student
-12%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 57.0%
Federal 15.9%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Talton K Stone Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helmwood Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar elementary schools in Elizabethtown
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Morningside Elementary School
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabethtown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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?
43.8% of students at Morningside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morningside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morningside Elementary School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morningside Elementary School rank among public schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside Elementary School ranks #7 of 17 public schools in Elizabethtown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
Is Morningside Elementary School a good school?
Morningside Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 Elizabethtown Independent?
Besides Morningside Elementary School, Elizabethtown Independent also operates Elizabethtown High School (757 students), Talton K Stone Middle School (526 students), and Helmwood Heights Elementary School (461 students). See the Elizabethtown Independent district page for the complete list.
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