Enrollment
311
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morningside Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morningside Elementary School
Morningside Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Salem, Oregon, enrolling 311 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 89% of Oregon schools and 26% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 90.4% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 80 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Salem's elementary schools, it stands alongside Auburn Elementary School (592 students): Morningside Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.2:1 vs 19.1:1).
Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students) and South Salem High School (2,195 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j, which includes Morningside Elementary School.
$15,528
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
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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 an elementary school in Salem, OR.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Morningside Elementary School a good school?
Morningside Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Oregon 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 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.
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