Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morningside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Morningside Elementary serves the southeast part of New Braunfels, TX, covering an area of approximately 10.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, extending up to 3.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morningside Elementary School's student population of 665 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
665 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Motto
EMPOWER students, EMBRACE community and ENRICH lives.
School Rankings
Morningside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morningside Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
54%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
35%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morningside Elementary School's ranking?
Morningside Elementary School is ranked #3268 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Morningside Elementary School often compared to?
Morningside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garden Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?
665 students attend Morningside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Morningside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morningside Elementary School?
Morningside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morningside Elementary School offer ?
Morningside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Morningside Elementary School part of?
Morningside Elementary School is part of Comal Independent School District.
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