- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delray Beach, FL
Morikami Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morikami Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150003468
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morikami Park Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Delray Beach · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Morikami Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morikami Park Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Delray Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Morikami Park Elementary School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120150003468 · Delray Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 15.8:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Morikami Park Elementary School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Morikami Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 806
Morikami Park Elementary School
806 students
What this shows Morikami Park Elementary School reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morikami Park Elementary School compares
Morikami Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 70% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 806 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Asian 7.9%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Morikami Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morikami Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morikami Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~806 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morikami Park Elementary School
How many students attend Morikami Park Elementary School?
Morikami Park Elementary School has 806 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delray Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morikami Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morikami Park Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morikami Park Elementary School?
15.7% of students at Morikami Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morikami Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morikami Park Elementary School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Delray Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morikami Park Elementary School?
Morikami Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morikami Park Elementary School rank among schools in Delray Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Morikami Park Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Delray Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Delray Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Morikami Park Elementary School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.