- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salt Lake City, UT
Morningside School
Federal NCES profile for Morningside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490036000245
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morningside School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools.
- #5 of 19
- elementary schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Utah
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Morningside School has class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside School ranks #5 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Morningside School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 490036000245 · Salt Lake City, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 23.5:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Morningside School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Morningside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 564
Morningside School
564 students
What this shows Morningside School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morningside School compares
Morningside School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 66% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Utah - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 5.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Morningside School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morningside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morningside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Salt Lake City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morningside School
How many students attend Morningside School?
Morningside School has 564 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside School is 23.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morningside School?
9.4% of students at Morningside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morningside School?
The largest demographic group at Morningside School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morningside School?
Morningside School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morningside School rank among elementary schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Morningside School ranks #5 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Morningside School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.