- Morning Sun Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 119 students
| Metric | Morning Sun Community School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 124 | 3,700 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $11,000/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 9/10 — Excellent | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Sun Community School District (this district) | 9/10 | 88th | 124 |
| PCM Community School District | 6/10 | 60th | 1,130 |
| Southeast Polk Community School District | 7/10 | 64th | 7,397 |
| Montezuma Community School District | 8/10 | 73rd | 493 |
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Ranked against 320 rated districts in IA → 88th percentile → 9/10.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts, 2021–22 school year. Full methodology →
About Morning Sun Community School District
Morning Sun Community School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 52640 in Morning Sun, Iowa. Serving students from K–12, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 52640. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Understanding the 9/10 Rating
With a rating of 9/10 (excellent), Morning Sun Community School District ranks among Iowa’s top-tier-rated school systems. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection (2021–22 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Iowa is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
⚠️ Small-district caveat. Morning Sun Community School District enrolls 124 students. A percentile rank drawn from so few test-takers is statistically unstable — it can move several points from one year to the next on normal variation alone, and a single class of students can swing it. Treat this rating as a rough signal rather than a precise ranking, and look at the school-level detail below before drawing conclusions.
Morning Sun Community School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Iowa. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 52640
Children in zip code 52640 are assigned to Morning Sun Community School District for public school enrollment, covering grades K–12. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 52640, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Morning Sun Community School District at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Iowa districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Morning Sun
For families considering a purchase in the Morning Sun area, district assignment matters financially. Because Morning Sun Community School District serves zip code 52640, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 52640 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Iowa, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Morning Sun Community School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 52640.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Morning Sun Community School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 52640 data.