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Enrollment
653
Elementary
DISTRICT 911 · STATE 604
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST. LUCIE·NCES 120177002266
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2300 SE GOWIN DR, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34952 · (772) 337-6730 · St. Lucie County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL653 STUDENTS
A+
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Scored higher than 95% of Florida public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.4:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
383 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 100 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 117 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 109 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 113 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 109 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 105 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (100) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (105).
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
76.4%
FL avg 56.7% . +8.9pp since 2023
Math
84.3%
FL avg 58.9% . +6.2pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 76 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 84 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are up about 9 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 6 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 76.4% | 84.3% |
| 2023-24 | 67.5% | 78.1% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of FL schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
77.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
51.8%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+25.3pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 77% of students here test proficient in math and reading, well above the roughly 52% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations ranks schools against others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school can post high scores and still fall short of its prediction, or post lower scores and still beat it. This school clears its prediction by about 25 points, placing it in Florida's top 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's state test result (77.1% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 653 | 58.7% | 77.1% |
| CHESTER W. TAYLOR JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ZEPHYRHILLS | 676 | 60.5% | 27.9% |
| ENTERPRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENTERPRISE | 544 | 59.0% | 55.9% |
| BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SARASOTA | 590 | 61.7% | 58.3% |
| NEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PORT CHARLOTTE | 763 | 60.3% | 52.2% |
| MANATEE COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ORANGE CITY | 787 | 58.7% | 50.4% |
Matched among Florida elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In St. Lucie County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 77.1% | #245 of 2,136 | #2 of 31 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 84.3% | #165 of 2,149 ▲ 113 | #1 of 31 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 76.4% | #248 of 2,149 ▲ 190 | #1 of 31 ▲ 1 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 653 | #861 of 2,267 | #22 of 31 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #933 of 2,077 | #4 of 31 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.3% | #612 of 2,108 | #24 of 31 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 58.7% | #961 of 2,188 | #18 of 31 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.4% | #282 of 621 | #12 of 22 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
653
+69 (+12%) vs 2020
-15% since 1990-91, when it was 765
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 16.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 653 | 42 | 15.6:1 | 59% (383) |
| 2023-24 | 667 | 43 | 15.5:1 | 59% (391) |
| 2022-23 | 669 | 43 | 15.6:1 | 63% (420) |
| 2020-21 | 584 | 36 | 16.2:1 | 61% (356) |
| 2017-18 | 576 | 42 | 13.7:1 | 61% (351) |
| 2015-16 | 603 | 46 | 13.1:1 | 64% (385) |
| 2010-11 | 640 | 41 | 15.6:1 | 51% (327) |
| 2000-01 | 655 | 36 | 18.2:1 | 55% (358) |
| 1990-91 | 765 | 32 | 23.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Located in PORT ST LUCIE, Florida, MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary school. Enrollment totals 653 students across pre-K through 5.
ST. LUCIE has 53 schools and 49,308 students, and MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of those schools.
No group is above 50% at MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; the largest is White, at 48%. Other reported shares: 33% Hispanic, 12% Black, and 5% multiracial. St. Lucie County's residents are about 57% White, 9 points above the school's share. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL scores 64%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 15.6:1, based on 42 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 17.5:1 average for elementary schools in Florida, this school's ratio is lower. Lunch program data show 59% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The figure for public schools in St. Lucie County is close, at 57%.
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL earns an A+ on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 95% of Florida public elementary schools.
After accounting for student poverty, MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is in the top 10% of Florida schools. Its average proficiency rate across its state test results of 77.1% is 25.3 points above the 51.8% predicted for its lunch-eligibility share.
For the population of St. Lucie County, median household income comes to about $71,457, roughly 27% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. St. Lucie County's 57 public schools enroll about 50,809 students and include MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's nearest public school is SOUTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL (about 0.5 miles). The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8. MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 1st of 8 nearby schools by average proficiency rate.
The school is inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000, according to its NCES locale (City: Mid-size).
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose 12%.
The discussion board for MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
St. Lucie County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
360,500
Census ACS
Median income
$71,457
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
57
50,809 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ST. LUCIE
- FORT PIERCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,178 students
- TREASURE COAST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,124 students
- ST. LUCIE WEST CENTENNIAL HIGHHigh · 2,914 students
- FORT PIERCE WESTWOOD ACADEMY THE W.E.S.T. PREP MAGNETHigh · 1,956 students
- PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,793 students
- OAK HAMMOCK K-8 SCHOOLElementary · 1,727 students
Other schools in PORT ST LUCIE
- TREASURE COAST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,124 students
- ST. LUCIE WEST CENTENNIAL HIGHHigh · 2,914 students
- PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,793 students
- OAK HAMMOCK K-8 SCHOOLElementary · 1,727 students
- MANATEE ACADEMY K-8Elementary · 1,700 students
- ST. LUCIE WEST K-8 SCHOOLElementary · 1,662 students
Other Morningside Elementary schools
15 other US public schools in 10 states are named Morningside Elementary. MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the 3rd largest of the 16.
- Morningside Elementary SchoolAtlanta, GA · 722 students
- Morningside Elementary SchoolNEW BRAUNFELS, TX · 665 students
- Morningside ElementarySioux City, IA · 645 students
- Morningside Elementary SchoolPerry, GA · 488 students
- Morningside Elementary SchoolMobile, AL · 480 students
Nearby schools
- SOUTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL0.5 mi · 872
- VILLAGE GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOOL1.3 mi · 586
- MARIPOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.6 mi · 792
- PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL2.3 mi · 1,793
- FLORESTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.4 mi · 659
- JENSEN BEACH HIGH SCHOOL2.9 mi · 1,722
Frequently asked questions
About MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow large is MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 653 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many teachers does MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 42 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.
What is the student diversity at MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 48% White, 33% Hispanic, 12% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of ST. LUCIE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.