Morningside Elementary School serves 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
65%
14%
White
31%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
217 students attend Morningside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Morningside Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Morningside Elementary School offer ?
Morningside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Morningside Elementary School part of?
Morningside Elementary School is part of Pittsburgh School District.
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