- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, OR
Morningside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morningside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411082000799
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morningside Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Oregon schools.
- #9 of 38
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Morningside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside Elementary School ranks #9 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Morningside Elementary School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 411082000799 · Salem, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 22.2:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Morningside Elementary School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Morningside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 311
Morningside Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Morningside Elementary School reports 311 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 71% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Oregon - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$16,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
Asian 3.5%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Morningside Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Auburn Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Eyre Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harritt Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Swegle Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pringle Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kalapuya Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morningside Elementary School
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School is 22.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morningside Elementary School?
90.4% of students at Morningside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morningside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morningside Elementary School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Salem, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside Elementary School ranks #9 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Morningside Elementary School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.