CaliforniaSchoolsMorningside

Morningside

PublicRegularGrades 05
Delano, California · Delano Union Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students493
Student:Teacher22.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 490
493
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
78%+14.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Morningside is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Delano, California. The school enrolls 493 students. It is part of the Delano Union Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDelano Union Elementary
County6029
CityDelano
ZIP93215
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061089008493

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment493
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino75.4%
Black / African American20.4%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.6%
Hispanic
75.4%
Black
20.4%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
2.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)