In the 2024-25 school year, Morningside Elementary School recorded an enrollment of four Asian students—a drop of 55.6% compared with the prior year, data from the Georgia Department of Education shows.
Total enrollment stood at 450 students for the 2024-25 school year at Morningside Elementary School. Asian students accounted for 1% of the overall student population, the smallest proportion among all groups at the school.
The school operates within the Houston County School District, whose main offices are based in Perry.
Out of the 36 schools that make up Houston County School District, Houston County High School had the largest number of Asian students in 2024-25, enrolling 202 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reports that public school students in Georgia are 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism continues to affect Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, the GaDOE launched a statewide campaign that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, public outreach, and targeted support for districts with high needs.
In 2025, state lawmakers updated school attendance laws to prohibit expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The legislation also establishes new reporting standards and aligns with alternative diploma programs for students.
By 2026, Georgia reported a student-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 398 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011-12 | 401 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012-13 | 401 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013-14 | 399 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014-15 | 434 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015-16 | 447 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016-17 | 460 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017-18 | 440 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018-19 | 433 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019-20 | 436 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020-21 | 429 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021-22 | 456 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022-23 | 445 | 8 | 2% |
| 2023-24 | 453 | 9 | 2% |
| 2024-25 | 450 | 4 | 1% |
