Morning Sun Elementary School

Q: Is Morning Sun Elementary School a good school?

Morning Sun Elementary School ranks 186 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Morning Sun Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Morning Sun Community School District in Morning Sun, Iowa. With just 124 students, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and consistently strong academic performance.

Morning Sun Elementary consistently outperforms state averages on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In 2023-2024, 100% of 5th and 6th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state averages of 69% and 74.5% respectively. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top third of Iowa elementary schools, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2020-2021.

While Morning Sun Elementary's student population is predominantly White, some nearby schools, such as Danville Elementary and Louisa-Muscatine Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a relatively strong educational landscape in the region. Additionally, Morning Sun Elementary's spending per student ($15,442 in 2018-2019) is higher than some of the nearby schools, which may contribute to the school's consistent academic success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

311 Division Street
Morning Sun, IA 52640

(319) 868-7701

District: Morning Sun Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
186^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,442

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 124

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Morning Sun Elementary School ranks better than 66.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morning Sun Elementary School is $15,442.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Morning Sun Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Morning Sun Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Morning Sun Community School District 104^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Morning Sun Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	60.09	276^th	626	55.9%
2013	54.56	334^th	624	46.5%
2014	67.93	194^th	603	67.8%
2015	66.72	224^th	616	63.6%
2016	69.18	182^nd	599	69.6%
2017	66.10	215^th	574	62.5%
2018	39.93	396^th	567	30.2%
2019	69.64	174^th	603	71.1%
2021	79.72	87^th	567	84.7%
2022	73.87	126^th	574	78.0%
2023	69.93	169^th	565	70.1%
2024	66.60	186^th	557	66.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morning Sun Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1989	150	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1990	130	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
1991	112	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
1992	109	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
1993	121	3	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
1994	128	0	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
1995	159	0	3	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	180
1996	159	0	3	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	180
1997	154	0	2	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	173
1998	184	0	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	197
1999	158	1	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2000	185	1	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	-12	190
2001	144	2	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2002	156	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2003	156	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2004	148	1	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
2005	131	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
2006	136	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
2007	131	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2008	130	1	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
2009	119	3	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2010	113	3	0	10	0	0	1	0	127
2011	134	1	0	9	0	0	1	0	145
2012	133	1	0	10	1	0	1	0	146
2013	133	1	0	8	0	0	0	0	142
2014	136	0	0	8	0	0	1	0	145
2015	123	0	0	5	0	0	1	0	129
2016	122	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	130
2017	127	1	0	2	0	0	3	0	133
2018	109	1	0	3	0	0	2	0	115
2019	115	3	0	5	0	0	1	0	124
2020	121	2	0	5	0	0	2	0	130
2021	109	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	114
2022	119	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	122
2023	121	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	124

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morning Sun Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	139	11.7	11.8	n/a
1989	152	11.7	12.9	17.1
1990	130	11.2	11.6	0
1991	112	9.7	11.5	35.7
1992	116	8.0	14.5	43.1
1993	130	10.8	12.0	39.2
1994	140	10.8	13.0	40.7
1995	180	10.0	18.0	35
1996	180	10.0	18.0	35
1997	173	11.0	15.7	31.8
1998	197	11.0	17.9	25.4
1999	172	12.5	13.8	32.6
2000	190	13.7	13.9	37.1
2001	155	13.2	11.7	32.9
2002	166	12.3	13.5	39.2
2003	166	12.3	13.5	39.2
2004	160	13.0	12.3	34.4
2005	140	13.0	10.8	38.6
2006	140	11.0	12.7	42.9
2007	135	11.0	12.3	31.9
2008	143	10.0	14.3	41.3
2009	132	10.0	13.2	46.2
2010	127	11.9	10.6	37.8
2011	145	11.4	12.7	44.8
2012	146	11.9	12.2	39.7
2013	142	12.2	11.5	40.8
2014	145	12.2	11.8	37.9
2015	129	12.0	10.7	41.1
2016	130	11.0	11.8	38.5
2017	133	10.8	12.2	33.1
2018	115	10.1	11.3	27.8
2019	124	11.1	11.1	40.3
2020	130	11.1	11.6	40
2021	114	9.5	11.9	36
2022	122	9.3	13.0	36.1
2023	124	10.4	11.8	36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morning Sun Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	139	11.7	11.8	n/a
1989	152	11.7	12.9	17.1
1990	130	11.2	11.6	0
1991	112	9.7	11.5	35.7
1992	116	8.0	14.5	43.1
1993	130	10.8	12.0	39.2
1994	140	10.8	13.0	40.7
1995	180	10.0	18.0	35
1996	180	10.0	18.0	35
1997	173	11.0	15.7	31.8
1998	197	11.0	17.9	25.4
1999	172	12.5	13.8	32.6
2000	190	13.7	13.9	37.1
2001	155	13.2	11.7	32.9
2002	166	12.3	13.5	39.2
2003	166	12.3	13.5	39.2
2004	160	13.0	12.3	34.4
2005	140	13.0	10.8	38.6
2006	140	11.0	12.7	42.9
2007	135	11.0	12.3	31.9
2008	143	10.0	14.3	41.3
2009	132	10.0	13.2	46.2
2010	127	11.9	10.6	37.8
2011	145	11.4	12.7	44.8
2012	146	11.9	12.2	39.7
2013	142	12.2	11.5	40.8
2014	145	12.2	11.8	37.9
2015	129	12.0	10.7	41.1
2016	130	11.0	11.8	38.5
2017	133	10.8	12.2	33.1
2018	115	10.1	11.3	27.8
2019	124	11.1	11.1	40.3
2020	130	11.1	11.6	40
2021	114	9.5	11.9	36
2022	122	9.3	13.0	36.1
2023	124	10.4	11.8	36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Morning Sun Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$926 (6.0%)	$14,515 (94.0%)	$15,442

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morning Sun Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 174^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 169^th of 565 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morning Sun Elementary School)	64.3	64.3
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morning Sun Community School District)	64.3	64.3
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morning Sun Elementary School)	85.7	64.3	21.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morning Sun Community School District)	85.7	64.3	21.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morning Sun Elementary School)	84.6	100	15.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morning Sun Community School District)	84.6	100	15.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morning Sun Elementary School)	92.3	86.7	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morning Sun Community School District)	92.3	86.7	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Morning Sun Elementary School)	70.6	66.7	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Morning Sun Community School District)	70.6	66.7	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morning Sun Elementary School)	88.2	91.7	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morning Sun Community School District)	88.2	91.7	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Morning Sun Elementary School)	50	100	50%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Morning Sun Community School District)	50	100	50%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Morning Sun Elementary School)	91.7	92.9	1.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Morning Sun Community School District)	91.7	92.9	1.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	124	124
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	115	121	5.2%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.3%	36.3%	4%

Schools Near Morning Sun Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Morning Sun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Division Street	Morning Sun	52640	Louisa County	Morning Sun Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 868-7701	124	10	11.8	36.3%	121 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	66.6	186^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.6%		69.9	169^th of 565 public elementary schools	70.1%	17	63.2	71.4	100.0	100.0	68.4	64.3	93.8	80.0	87.5	$15,442	$926	$14,515
Wapello Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 N Cedar	Wapello	52653	Louisa County	Wapello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 523-5571	239	23	10.5	28.0%	195 (81.6%)	4 (1.7%)	33 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	35.3	412^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.0%		43.1	378^th of 565 public elementary schools	33.1%	34	60.0	61.8	47.1		66.7	67.6	73.5		58.8	$16,318	$1,228	$15,091
Mediapolis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 394-3101	446	29	15.5	33.2%	409 (91.7%)	3 (0.7%)	13 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.3%)	68.7	176^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.4%		69.5	173^rd of 565 public elementary schools	69.4%	3	68.1	76.1	83.3		81.9	71.8	84.8		71.6	$10,838	$206	$10,632
Winfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	208 S Olive	Winfield	52659	Henry County	Winfield-Mt Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 257-7702	190	12	16.0	38.4%	164 (86.3%)	2 (1.1%)	18 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	44	371^st of 557 public elementary schools	33.4%		52.3	310^th of 565 public elementary schools	45.1%	61	56.3	85.7	58.6		75.0	82.1	62.1		44.8	$10,969	$638	$10,332
Roundy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1212 Colton St	Columbus Junction	52738	Louisa County	Columbus Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 728-6218	362	30	12.2	68.5%	106 (29.3%)	15 (4.1%)	200 (55.2%)	38 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	33.2	427^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.3%		38.2	409^th of 565 public elementary schools	27.6%	18	55.4	61.9	61.5	75.4	75.0	38.1	64.1	64.9	53.8	$13,228	$869	$12,358
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 S Walnut St	New London	52645	Henry County	New London Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 367-0507	289	23	12.5	39.1%	262 (90.7%)	7 (2.4%)	10 (3.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	49.4	335^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.9%		45.8	361^st of 565 public elementary schools	36.1%	26	67.2	61.7	73.0		70.7	66.0	78.4		67.6	$12,091	$638	$11,453
Louisa-Muscatine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	14506 170th St	Letts	52754	Louisa County	Louisa-Muscatine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 726-3634	454	35	13.0	31.3%	402 (88.5%)	4 (0.9%)	38 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	69.7	165^th of 557 public elementary schools	70.4%		65.1	199^th of 565 public elementary schools	64.8%	34	66.1	79.7	78.5	90.4	82.3	75.0	83.1	84.6	63.1	$12,487	$443	$12,042
Danville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	419 South Main Street	Danville	52623	Des Moines County	Danville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 392-4221	376	27	13.6	35.9%	360 (95.7%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	72.1	140^th of 557 public elementary schools	74.9%		69.6	172^nd of 565 public elementary schools	69.6%	32	75.0	76.3	82.4	75.0	89.6	86.4	88.2	84.1	58.8	$10,174	$277	$9,896
Waco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 S. Main Street	Crawfordsville	52621	Washington County	Waco Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 658-2931	290	21	13.7	49.0%	251 (86.6%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (10.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)								(n/a)										$11,342	$487	$10,856
Van Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 E Henry Street	Mount Pleasant	52641	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 385-7771	315	26	12.3	54.3%	226 (71.7%)	15 (4.8%)	52 (16.5%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.1%)	29.4	444^th of 557 public elementary schools	20.3%		42.6	380^th of 565 public elementary schools	32.7%	64	56.1	62.5	45.2		63.4	67.5	67.7		54.8	$13,319	$745	$12,574

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Morning Sun Elementary School ranks 186^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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Morning Sun Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Morning Sun Elementary School?

Students at Morning Sun Elementary School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 124 students attended Morning Sun Elementary School.

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