Morningview Elementary School

2849 Pelzer Ave
Montgomery, AL 36109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morningview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : Morningview Elementary School serves the northern part of Montgomery, AL, covering an area of approximately 22.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Morningview Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Morningview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morningview Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1209 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

7%
30%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

14%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
32%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Black
61%
31%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
5%
50%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
4%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.53

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
47%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morningview Elementary School's ranking?
Morningview Elementary School is ranked #1209 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Morningview Elementary School often compared to?
Morningview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dalraida Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Morningview Elementary School?
434 students attend Morningview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Morningview Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morningview Elementary School?
Morningview Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morningview Elementary School offer ?
Morningview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morningview Elementary School part of?
Morningview Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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5   10/10/2025
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : Morningview Elementary School serves the northern part of Montgomery, AL, covering an area of approximately 22.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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