Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and engaging early learning environment that effectively supports the diverse  needs of children and families in our community and creates a foundation for children to become lifelong learners and  critically thinking citizens.

Vision Statement

Our vision is a community where all children feel loved, respected, and encouraged to achieve their fullest potential.

About Us

Morton Elementary is located in the heart of the Grand Prairie Independent School District and serves approximately 550 students in Prekindergarten-5th grade. Morton operates a Title 1, Part A School wide program.  The academic curriculum offers all courses required by the State of Texas for the mastery of standards for each grade level.

Our Namesake

The GPISD Board of Trustees voted on July 13, 2020 to rename the current Robert E. Lee Elementary School after longtime GPISD educator and principal Delmas Morton.

The school’s new namesake, Mr. Delmas Morton, was raised in Grand Prairie and attended Dalworth Elementary School, now known as David Daniels Elementary Academy of Science and Math.

Because he was not allowed to attend Grand Prairie High School and there were no high schools available for students of color in Grand Prairie, he attended Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas.

He attended Texas College on a band scholarship and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1952. He later earned his master’s degree from Prairie View A&M University.

In the mid-70s, he transferred to Adams Middle School. He later moved to Austin Elementary School where he served as principal for 17 years. In total, Mr. Morton served the schoolchildren of Grand Prairie ISD for more than 40 years.

“I want to thank my fellow trustees for their care and attention to this important issue,” said Board President Aaron King. “I’m proud that we have the opportunity to honor Mr. Morton and his legacy as a great man and a great educator.”

The school, originally built in 1942, was renamed Robert E. Lee Junior High in June 1955 when the District opened its second junior high school named after Thomas Jefferson. The school was converted to an elementary campus in 2010.