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Morningside Elementary

3601 BUSHNELL AVE, SIOUX CITY, IA 51106

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 88 of 183 in Iowa

Top schools in Sioux City
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Morningside Elementary

3601 BUSHNELL AVE, SIOUX CITY, IA 51106

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 88 of 183 in Iowa

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About Morningside Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 60%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 60% in Math and 64% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
691
Total Students
$68425
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 51.4%
Asian 1.4%
Hispanic 25.8%
Black 10.4%
Two+ Races 6.6%
Native Am. 1.5%
White
51.4%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic
25.8%
Black
10.4%
Two+ Races
6.6%
Native Am.
1.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 691
50.8%
351 Female
49.2%
340 Male

Student Population

691 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Morningside Elementary Contact Information

Address

3601 BUSHNELL AVE, SIOUX CITY, IA 51106

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Phone

(712) 274-4048

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TOP 88 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Morningside Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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

Ms. Jennifer Miller, a teacher at Morningside Elementary, won a community-based "Adopt a Classroom Award" for her hard work and creative way of teaching.

The Food Bank of Siouxland runs a monthly food pantry program called "Food4Kids" that helps families with students at Morningside get food support.

FAQ

Q1. What sets Morningside Elementary apart from other schools in Sioux City?

Ans: Morningside Elementary is known for having a strong community presence, dedicated teachers, and a friendly school culture that encourages both academic and emotional growth.

Q2. Does the school have programs for students who need extra help with their schoolwork?

Ans. Yes. Morningside helps struggling students with Title I support, reading intervention, special education services, and focused academic programs.

Q3. Are there options for advanced learning or enrichment?

Ans. The school has enrichment activities, project-based learning, and small-group instruction for students who do well in school.

Q4. What does the school do to help students feel good about themselves?

Ans. Morningside uses SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) models, hires counselors, and uses classroom strategies that encourage good behavior and emotional safety.

Q5. Are there programs at Morningside Elementary for kids who are learning English?

Ans. Yes. Multilingual students can get ESL help, such as bilingual materials and language teachers who only work with them.

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

PS

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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