MORIKAMI PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6201 MORIKAMI PARK RD
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33484

mpess.palmbeachschools.org

806 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Morikami Park Elementary School, located in Delray Beach, Florida, is a highly regarded public institution known for its focus on academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment. As a school that serves the local community, it emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for student growth in technology, the arts, and social development. The school’s proximity to the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens provides a unique cultural backdrop, which often influences the school’s commitment to fostering a globally-minded and respectful student body.

The school is widely recognized for its strong parent-teacher partnerships and dedicated staff who strive to meet the diverse needs of their students. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular activities, Morikami Park Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating essential character traits. Families choosing the school can expect a collaborative community atmosphere that prioritizes both high educational standards and the holistic well-being of every child.

806

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MORIKAMI PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	206
Black	60
Asian	64
Two or More	45
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
428 (53.1%)
Hispanic
206 (25.6%)
Asian
64 (7.9%)
Black
60 (7.4%)
Two or More
45 (5.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)894-7300
Website:	http://mpess.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	806
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 136

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MORIKAMI PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	136
Grade 1	143
Grade 2	135
Grade 3	130
Grade 4	143
Grade 5	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MORIKAMI PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	436	54.1%
Male	370	45.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)