Enrollment
311
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 411082000799
Morningside Elementary School — Salem, OR
Federal NCES profile for Morningside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 21
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.4%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morningside Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Morningside Elementary School reports 311 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 90.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% above the Oregon average and 75% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 311 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Salem-Keizer Sd 24j spends $22,282 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.2% from local sources (property taxes), 61.3% from the state, and 11.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Morningside Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 57% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 93% in Oregon — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,282
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 311 Top 44% in Oregon — larger than 56% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 23.1:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 90.4% +57% vs state
NCES ID 411082000799
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 311:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.8%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j, which includes Morningside Elementary School.
$22,282
Per student
0%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
Similar elementary schools in Salem
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Auburn Elementary School
Standard public school
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Eyre Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Harritt Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Swegle Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Pringle Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Kalapuya Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Morningside Elementary School
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Salem, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School is 23.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morningside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morningside Elementary School is White at 54.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Salem, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.