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Morningside Elementary

576 North Maclay Ave., San Fernando, CA, 91340

Ranked 5334 of 7047 in California

Top schools in San Fernando
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Morningside Elementary

576 North Maclay Ave., San Fernando, CA, 91340

About Morningside Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 28% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
417
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.72%
Asian 0.96%
Hispanic 97.36%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0.96%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.72%
Asian
0.96%
Hispanic
97.36%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0.96%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 417
50.12%
209 Female
49.88%
208 Male

Student Population

417 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Morningside Elementary Contact Information

Address

576 North Maclay Ave., San Fernando, CA, 91340

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Phone

(818) 365-7181

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Morningside Elementary holds a unique distinction in Los Angeles Unified history: the school received a personal visit from former First Lady Laura Bush in 2001, who called it "an oasis of excellence." That recognition came alongside acknowledgment from the former President of Mexico in the same year — a rare dual commendation for a Title I neighborhood campus. The school continues to run its free after-school tutoring program and remains one of the oldest continuously operating public elementary schools in LAUSD, celebrating 135 years of service to the San Fernando community in 2025.

FAQ

Q1. Does Morningside Elementary offer a free after-school program?

Ans. Yes, Morningside Elementary sponsors a free after-school program that runs until 6:00 PM. It provides tutoring and supervised activities for students after the school day ends — a practical option for working families in the neighborhood.

Q2. What is the Kids' Hearts Challenge at Morningside Elementary?

Ans. Morningside Elementary runs the Kids' Hearts Challenge, an annual program that combines fundraising with physical activity to raise awareness about heart health. Students take part in cardio challenges and learn heart-healthy habits, making it one of the school's more visible community health initiatives each year.

Q3. Does Morningside Elementary have a GATE program?

Yes, Morningside Elementary offers a Gifted and Talented Education program for qualifying students. If you think your child could benefit, the front office can guide you through the referral process within the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Q4. What extracurricular clubs does Morningside Elementary offer students?

Ans. Morningside Elementary offers after-school clubs as part of its enrichment programming. The school has historically run student activity groups tied to its community-focused identity.

Q5. What middle school do Morningside Elementary graduates attend?

Ans. Typically, fifth graders from Morningside Elementary School transition to San Fernando Middle School, which then feeds into San Fernando Senior High School.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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