Morningside Elementary

Summary:

Morningside Elementary is a public elementary school in Roanoke, Virginia, serving around 240 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Roanoke City Public Schools district, which is ranked 119 out of 130 districts in the state, Morningside faces significant challenges in academic performance compared to nearby schools.

Morningside consistently ranks in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with its students performing significantly below the district and state averages on standardized tests. For example, in 2023-2024, Morningside's 3rd grade math proficiency was 48%, compared to 52.06% for the district and 70.11% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (31.67%) and Hispanic (7.08%) students, as well as a very high percentage of students (98.8% to 105.42%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a majority of students come from low-income households.

In comparison, nearby schools like Wasena Elementary and Highland Park Elementary have higher academic performance, with 3rd grade math proficiency rates of 66.67% and 58.33%, respectively. These schools also have higher percentages of White students and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to their stronger academic outcomes. Addressing the systemic challenges at Morningside Elementary, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and targeted interventions for struggling students, will be crucial to improving the educational outcomes for its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1716 Wilson Avenue SE
       Roanoke, VA  24013


(540) 853-2991

District: Roanoke City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
940th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,372 Help


Students who attend Morningside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John P. Fishwick Middle
High:    Patrick Henry High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  224

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.5%
African American:
33.0%
Two or more races:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  108.9% Help


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Compare Details Morningside Elementary ranks worse than 84.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 8th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.53. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Morningside Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Roanoke City Public Schools District. Student population at Morningside Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.5%), African American (33%), two or more races (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 108.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary is 10.9, which is the 5th best among 17 elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morningside Elementary is $10,372. 8 elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morningside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Morningside Elementary 940th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Morningside Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Roanoke City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke City Public Schools 119th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morningside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 26.24 909th 1062 14.4%
2006 15.24 1019th 1071 4.9%
2007 11.81 1051st 1083 3.0%
2008 30.39 892nd 1081 17.5%
2009 38.81 807th 1082 25.4%
2010 49.18 664th 1113 40.3%
2011 36.37 853rd 1117 23.6%
2012 35.76 859th 1117 23.1%
2013 43.49 711th 1120 36.5%
2014 39.31 756th 1110 31.9%
2015 59.08 492nd 1100 55.3%
2016 36.43 812th 1096 25.9%
2017 30.51 875th 1099 20.4%
2018 40.86 759th 1097 30.8%
2019 37.00 796th 1105 28.0%
2021 26.87 837th 1103 24.1%
2022 23.37 896th 1109 19.2%
2023 25.70 883rd 1114 20.7%
2024 19.53 940th 1114 15.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.80 785th 1036 24.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.96 780th 1100 29.1%
2024 20.33 932nd 1098 15.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.35 735th 1093 32.8%
2024 33.63 797th 1101 27.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.84 258th 579 55.4%
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Rank History for White students at Morningside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.58 803rd 984 18.4%
2024 17.87 876th 979 10.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morningside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 255 72 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1996 255 72 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1997 257 66 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 261 62 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1999 257 57 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2000 273 73 0 1 0 n/a n/a -4 343
2001 274 66 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2002 255 62 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 326
2003 255 62 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 326
2004 251 63 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 325
2005 240 72 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2006 247 69 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2007 241 74 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 248 72 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2009 219 94 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2010 232 52 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2011 197 54 0 8 0 0 13 0 272
2012 193 51 0 12 1 0 11 0 268
2013 196 42 0 10 1 0 8 0 257
2014 215 59 1 18 1 0 13 0 307
2015 204 53 1 17 1 0 18 0 294
2016 199 53 1 23 0 0 25 0 301
2017 204 55 2 22 0 0 24 0 307
2018 174 67 0 18 1 0 28 0 288
2019 161 50 0 22 0 0 30 0 263
2020 132 52 0 25 2 0 33 0 244
2021 127 66 2 21 3 0 30 0 249
2022 122 72 1 20 3 0 32 0 250
2023 115 76 0 17 3 0 29 0 240
2024 102 74 0 17 3 0 28 0 224

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 Morningside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 327 n/a 0.0 69.4
1996 327 n/a 0.0 69.4
1997 323 n/a 0.0 67.8
1998 326 n/a 0.0 67.2
1999 317 21.4 14.8 77.3
2000 343 n/a 0.0 75.8
2001 342 28.4 12.0 71.6
2002 326 29.0 11.2 76.1
2003 326 29.0 11.2 76.1
2004 325 27.0 12.0 68
2005 323 27.0 12.0 75.9
2006 327 30.0 10.9 78.9
2007 318 34.0 9.4 81.8
2008 323 24.0 13.5 83.3
2009 315 22.0 14.3 81.9
2010 292 22.5 12.9 84.2
2011 272 20.5 13.2 89.3
2012 268 19.3 13.8 88.4
2013 257 19.2 13.3 82.1
2014 307 20.5 14.9 88.6
2015 294 20.0 14.7 90.5
2016 301 23.0 13.0 99
2017 307 20.9 14.6 98.4
2018 288 19.7 14.6 98.6
2019 263 19.5 13.4 98.9
2020 244 17.0 14.3 98.8
2021 249 19.0 13.1 n/a
2022 250 21.2 11.7 98.8
2023 240 22.2 10.7 105.4
2024 224 20.5 10.9 108.9

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 Morningside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 327 n/a 0.0 69.4
1996 327 n/a 0.0 69.4
1997 323 n/a 0.0 67.8
1998 326 n/a 0.0 67.2
1999 317 21.4 14.8 77.3
2000 343 n/a 0.0 75.8
2001 342 28.4 12.0 71.6
2002 326 29.0 11.2 76.1
2003 326 29.0 11.2 76.1
2004 325 27.0 12.0 68
2005 323 27.0 12.0 75.9
2006 327 30.0 10.9 78.9
2007 318 34.0 9.4 81.8
2008 323 24.0 13.5 83.3
2009 315 22.0 14.3 81.9
2010 292 22.5 12.9 84.2
2011 272 20.5 13.2 89.3
2012 268 19.3 13.8 88.4
2013 257 19.2 13.3 82.1
2014 307 20.5 14.9 88.6
2015 294 20.0 14.7 90.5
2016 301 23.0 13.0 99
2017 307 20.9 14.6 98.4
2018 288 19.7 14.6 98.6
2019 263 19.5 13.4 98.9
2020 244 17.0 14.3 98.8
2021 249 19.0 13.1 n/a
2022 250 21.2 11.7 98.8
2023 240 22.2 10.7 105.4
2024 224 20.5 10.9 108.9

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 Morningside Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,460 (12.3%) $10,383 (87.7%) $11,843
2020 $1,211 (11.6%) $9,257 (88.4%) $10,468
2021 $1,157 (11.2%) $9,215 (88.8%) $10,372

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morningside Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 796th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 883rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morningside Elementary)7127.6
 43.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)7846.7
 31.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Morningside Elementary)6020.7
 39.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)6340.7
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morningside Elementary)8160
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)8254.9
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Morningside Elementary)7467.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)6852.2
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morningside Elementary)8159
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)8051.3
 28.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Morningside Elementary)7453.9
 20.2%
   5th Grade Science (Roanoke City Public Schools)7245.2
 26.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Morningside Elementary)7759
 18%
   5th Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)7250.2
 21.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students263240
 8.7%
African American5076
 52%
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic2217
 22.7%
Pacific Islander00
White161115
 28.6%
Two or More Races3029
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.9%105.4%
 6.6%


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Morningside Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.6% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend Morningside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John P. Fishwick Middle
High : Patrick Henry High

Students at Morningside Elementary are 46% White, 33% African American, 13% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 224 students attended Morningside Elementary.


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