Excellent
#469 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 12% in state
Morningside Elementary School
Elementary School · ST. LUCIE
2300 SE GOWIN DR, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Enrollment
667
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
667
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#469 of 3,778
In Port St. Lucie
#2 of 25
public schools
In district
#3 of 47
ST. LUCIE
Equity
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Morningside Elementary School
Elementary School in Port St. Lucie · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Morningside Elementary School
Morningside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port St. Lucie, FL, part of ST. LUCIE.
Morningside Elementary School serves approximately 667 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Morningside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 3,778 schools in FL. Structured state assessment records for Morningside Elementary School show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- District avg 6.3
- FL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Morningside Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Morningside Elementary School — Students at Morningside Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Morningside Elementary School Compares
See how Morningside Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2300 SE GOWIN DR, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Morningside Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JENSEN BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Jensen Beach), which scores slightly higher. Another option is FELIX A WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Stuart), with a comparable rating. Additionally, BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 4.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Port St. Lucie, see our Port St. Lucie schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MORNINGSIDE ACADEMY Port St. Lucie | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| THE PURE ACADEMY Port St.lucie | 0.4 mi | 6.0 |
| SOUTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL Port St. Lucie | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| I AM ACADEMY Port St. Lucie | 0.6 mi | — |
| VILLAGE GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOOL Port St. Lucie | 1.3 mi | 4.7 |
| MARIPOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port St. Lucie | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| CLUB MED ACADEMIES Port St. Lucie | 2.3 mi | 7.1 |
| PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL Port St. Lucie | 2.3 mi | 6.0 |
| FLORESTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port St. Lucie | 2.4 mi | 6.1 |
| CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Port St. Lucie | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
| JENSEN BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Jensen Beach | 2.9 mi | 6.1 |
| ACCELERATION ACADEMY Port St. Lucie | 2.8 mi | 3.2 |
| FELIX A WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Stuart | 4.0 mi | 7.6 |
| BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port St. Lucie | 4.4 mi | 7.5 |
| SAVANNA RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port St. Lucie | 4.9 mi | 6.4 |
| JENSEN BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jensen Beach | 4.6 mi | 9.0 |
| TREASURE COAST HIGH SCHOOL Port St. Lucie | 4.7 mi | 5.6 |
| IVY LEAGUE ACADEMY Port St. Lucie | 4.7 mi | 7.5 |
| HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Port St. Lucie | 5.2 mi | 7.0 |
| NORTHPORT K-8 SCHOOL Port St. Lucie | 5.0 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 34952 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,123
Median Home Value
$242,100
Median Rent
$1,635/mo
Population
41,679
College Educated
23.8%
Homeownership
72.6%
Avg Commute
26.8 min
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Median Age
51
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Morningside Elementary School
What grades does Morningside Elementary School serve?
Morningside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 667 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morningside Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morningside Elementary School rank in FL?
Morningside Elementary School ranks #469 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Morningside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morningside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Morningside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morningside Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Morningside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Morningside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morningside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Morningside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morningside Elementary School?
58.6% of students at Morningside Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 667
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 58.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (772) 337-6730
Resources & Links
District
ST. LUCIE- District Enrollment
- 46,987
- Schools in District
- 53
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,177
- District Rank
- #3 of 47
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