{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary Esther Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6291142,"projectId":10076719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom library project. Because of your donations, my third graders now have access to a wide variety of engaging, high-quality books that they can truly connect with. Your kindness has helped create an environment where students feel excited to pick up a book, explore new topics, and see themselves reflected in the stories they read.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate and meaningful. Students who were once hesitant readers are now eager to dive into books that match their interests and reading levels. With more diverse characters, topics, and genres available, my students are not only improving their reading skills but also developing a deeper love for learning. They are asking thoughtful questions, making connections, and sharing their favorite stories with one another.\r\n\r\nYour support has gone far beyond providing books—it has opened doors to imagination, confidence, and growth. My students feel proud to have access to their own classroom library, and it has truly transformed our reading time into something special each day. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1773868512932,"projectUrl":"project/stories-for-every-reader-folktales-fri/10076719/","projectTitle":"Stories for Every Reader: Folktales, Friends, and Fantastic Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6291142"},{"teacherId":6291142,"projectId":9659942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help us learn our best! The donation of StoryWorks magazine subscriptions has made a significant impact on our classroom, providing students with an engaging and intellectually stimulating reading experience. Prior to this project, our students had limited access to diverse, high-quality reading materials, and the StoryWorks subscriptions have completely transformed our reading block. \r\n\r\nStudents have truly embraced the opportunity to delve into the captivating stories and thought-provoking articles, actively participating in discussions and enthusiastically answering the accompanying questions during our acceleration time. We have observed a noticeable increase in their comprehension skills, vocabulary, and overall love for reading. The creative and varied texts have not only captivated their attention but have also ignited a sense of curiosity and inquiry, encouraging them to explore the world around them with greater enthusiasm and ask more probing questions. It is inspiring to witness the positive effects of your support on our students' learning and development.","fullyFundedDate":1758823799653,"projectUrl":"project/storyworks-for-stations/9659942/","projectTitle":"StoryWorks for Stations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6291142"},{"teacherId":4474535,"projectId":8528294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of our biomes. Our second grade students were able to research, write about, and create animals to go inside each biome. Your donation put smiles on the faces of everyone. Students got to visit each biome and learn about all the animals and ecosystems. For weeks after the biome days, students couldn't stop talking to everyone about how cool each biome was and how they felt when they were inside each one. Thank you for your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to next years students being able to explore and create inside each biome.","fullyFundedDate":1722387778074,"projectUrl":"project/biomes-for-2nd-grade/8528294/","projectTitle":"Biomes for 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodrigue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4474535_orig.jpg?crop=982,982,x73,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654486853193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4474535"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46638","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":438,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":40,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.9,"schoolId":46638,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mary Esther Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mary Esther Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/okaloosa-county-school-district/mary-elementary-schoolther-elementary-school/46638"}
Join the 121 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Mary Esther Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Mary Esther, Florida that is part of Okaloosa County School District.
It serves 438 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.5:1.
Its teachers have had 61 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 5
438 Students
38 Teachers
320 E Miracle Strip PkwyContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Share and help support Mary Esther Elementary School
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
44%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Mary Esther Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 21, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Mary Esther Elementary School
$19,176
raised using DonorsChoose
61
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
121
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
13
projects for
technology
17
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Mary Esther Elementary School has received support from
81 individuals from Florida and
40 individuals out-of-state.
