Best Public Schools in Eglin Afb, FL

Summary:

The city of Eglin Afb, Florida is home to a single standout elementary school, Eglin Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. This high-performing school is ranked in the top 20% of elementary schools statewide, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.

Eglin Elementary's academic excellence is evident, with 3rd and 4th grade students outperforming the Okaloosa district and Florida state averages in both English Language Arts and Math on the FAST assessments. The school's diverse student population, with 44.13% White, 16.74% African American, 24.35% Hispanic, and 14.13% two or more races, is served well, as indicated by the school's relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.5%. Additionally, Eglin Elementary spends $10,724 per student, higher than the state average, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 15.8, suggesting ample resources to support student learning.

Overall, Eglin Elementary School stands out as a high-performing, well-resourced institution that is effectively serving a diverse student population and preparing them for academic success. The school's consistent excellence, as evidenced by its strong test scores and 4-star rating, makes it a standout choice for families in the Eglin Afb community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		FAST Math (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eglin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 Gaffney Rd	Eglin Afb	32542	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4320	429	28	15.3	31.2%	186 (43.4%)	68 (15.9%)	101 (23.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (16.6%)	77.5	464^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.4%		82.7	347^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.5%	117	68.0	58.0	78.0	73.0	$10,724	$1,929	$8,794

Cities Near Eglin Afb

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Shalimar	2.59 mi	3	245^th
Valparaiso	3.18 mi	2	40^th
Fort Walton Beach	4.39 mi	15	203^rd
Niceville	4.96 mi	6	23^rd
Destin	5.07 mi	3	72^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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