MARY ESTHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

438 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Mary Esther Elementary School, located at 320 E Miracle Strip Parkway in Mary Esther, Florida, is a public school serving the local community under the jurisdiction of the Okaloosa County School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic standards, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. As part of a district known for its commitment to student achievement, the school emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science while fostering a sense of community among its students, faculty, and families.

Beyond academics, the school utilizes its affiliation with the Okaloosa County School District to provide resources and programs designed to help students meet state educational goals. The school’s location in Mary Esther places it at the heart of the local area, often serving families associated with the nearby military installations and the broader Emerald Coast community. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development, offering a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities aimed at preparing students for their transition to middle school and beyond.
438
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY ESTHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White165
Hispanic120
Black89
Asian2
Two or More59
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    165 (37.7%)
  • Hispanic
    120 (27.4%)
  • Black
    89 (20.3%)
  • Two or More
    59 (13.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
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: OKALOOSA
Phone: (850)833-3371
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 293
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 66
Grade 2 78
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARY ESTHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten19
Kindergarten67
Grade 166
Grade 278
Grade 384
Grade 454
Grade 570
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARY ESTHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23754.1%
Male20145.9%