Annette P. Edwins Elementary School

Summary:

Annette P. Edwins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, serving 453 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Okaloosa School District, which is ranked 12th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating.

Annette P. Edwins has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (16.56%) and Hispanic (19.65%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.1% in 2019-2020 to 29.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools. Academically, Annette P. Edwins consistently underperforms the Okaloosa district and Florida state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency was 38%, compared to 58% for the Okaloosa district and 53% for the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.84% to 79.47% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Destin Elementary, Eglin Elementary, and Shalimar Elementary, Annette P. Edwins has consistently underperformed, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking in the bottom third of Florida elementary schools. In contrast, the nearby Liza Jackson Preparatory School, a public charter school, stands out as a high-performing school with a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7 Wright Pkwy SW
       Fort Walton Beach, FL  32548


(850) 833-3333

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
1489th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,609 Help


Students who attend Annette P. Edwins Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Max Bruner Junior Middle School
High:    Fort Walton Beach High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  453

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
Hispanic:
19.6%
African American:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.5% Help


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Compare Details Annette P. Edwins Elementary School ranks worse than 66% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 18th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.03. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), Hispanic (19.6%), African American (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School is 14.1, which is the 2nd best among 20 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Annette P. Edwins Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School is $12,609, which is the highest among 21 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Annette P. Edwins Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Okaloosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Okaloosa 12th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Annette P. Edwins Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.69 231st 1688 86.3%
2007 69.56 543rd 1786 69.6%
2008 64.46 657th 1789 63.3%
2009 51.88 950th 1847 48.6%
2010 56.30 902nd 1919 53.0%
2011 48.30 1092nd 1985 45.0%
2012 44.24 1127th 1984 43.2%
2013 46.89 1073rd 2029 47.1%
2014 38.64 1292nd 2064 37.4%
2016 50.85 1026th 2087 50.8%
2017 55.89 910th 2112 56.9%
2018 46.29 1147th 2118 45.8%
2019 38.67 1355th 2182 37.9%
2021 32.07 1518th 2247 32.4%
2022 22.75 1768th 2219 20.3%
2023 28.20 1656th 2240 26.1%
2024 35.03 1489th 2256 34.0%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Open Quote Poorly run school, abusive tactics toward some students and parents b the current administration. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Open Quote The Principal unfairly and harshly punished the two children and I believe, deliberately, for simply playing with each other in the hallway in a fashion that displayed friendship, camaraderie and playfulness. This and other types of playfulness, as you know, helps build and solidify friendships at school.

We understand the importance of adherence to school rules and I believe in rules are needed for effective learning to occur, as well as the children learning in a social setting. In these aforementioned incidences, it is my wholehearted belief that the boys were unfairly targeted and that permanent change must occur at Edwins Elementary School.

I find the leadership at Edwin severely lacking in humility and respect for parents. Given the recent, egregious and horrendous behaviors of several now-imprisoned teachers/staff members of Okaloosa School District and the shock of the behaviors of former Superintendent Mary Beth Jackson, I would think the administration at all schools in the county would wish to convey an overall tone of openness, honesty, respect and integrity toward the parents of the children they serve, yet do not find the current administration at Edwins upholding their oaths as good leaders. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Annette P. Edwins Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 443 106 14 20 5 n/a n/a 0 588
1989 493 114 11 11 5 n/a n/a 0 634
1990 441 85 11 5 3 n/a n/a 0 545
1991 425 80 14 9 2 n/a n/a 0 530
1992 402 87 19 8 2 n/a n/a 0 518
1993 448 78 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1994 446 88 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1995 376 91 14 10 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 376 91 14 10 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 344 100 16 12 2 n/a n/a 0 474
1998 326 136 15 12 3 n/a n/a 0 492
1999 303 116 16 18 3 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 276 101 12 16 3 n/a n/a 0 408
2001 289 103 12 12 3 n/a n/a 0 419
2002 301 120 17 18 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 301 120 17 18 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 284 140 24 24 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 265 111 20 34 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 271 108 17 30 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2007 237 96 17 41 0 n/a n/a 44 435
2008 234 95 17 50 0 n/a n/a 56 452
2009 243 111 11 38 0 n/a n/a 63 466
2010 218 112 13 41 0 n/a n/a 56 440
2011 233 133 11 58 1 3 39 0 478
2012 213 97 11 55 0 2 41 0 419
2013 207 84 10 54 2 1 53 0 411
2014 211 90 8 56 1 0 58 0 424
2015 231 99 12 57 1 0 59 0 459
2016 224 94 6 66 1 3 65 0 459
2017 214 103 7 82 2 3 55 0 466
2018 229 97 5 86 0 0 63 0 480
2019 223 96 8 72 0 1 65 0 465
2020 246 94 8 82 2 0 74 0 506
2021 214 88 7 63 2 2 73 0 449
2022 219 83 6 74 1 1 70 0 454
2023 217 75 4 89 0 0 68 0 453

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 588 32.0 18.3 28.7
1989 634 33.0 19.2 33.8
1990 545 31.0 17.5 37.2
1991 530 30.0 17.6 33.8
1992 518 30.0 17.2 26.1
1993 556 31.0 17.9 33.1
1994 558 31.0 18.0 30.8
1995 492 28.0 17.6 32.3
1996 492 28.0 17.6 32.3
1997 474 26.0 18.2 31
1998 492 27.0 18.2 33.3
1999 456 27.0 16.9 48.5
2000 408 26.0 15.7 51
2001 419 26.0 16.1 61.1
2002 457 28.0 16.3 61.5
2003 457 28.0 16.3 61.5
2004 472 32.0 14.8 62.1
2005 430 34.0 12.6 61.9
2006 426 33.0 12.9 50.2
2007 435 35.0 12.4 56.8
2008 452 35.5 12.7 61.9
2009 466 36.3 12.9 66.3
2010 440 34.5 12.7 71.6
2011 478 35.6 13.4 67.8
2012 419 31.0 13.5 67.3
2013 411 33.0 12.4 67.6
2014 424 33.0 12.8 72.4
2015 459 33.0 13.9 71.2
2016 459 35.0 13.1 74.9
2017 466 34.0 13.7 75.8
2018 480 34.0 14.1 72.9
2019 465 32.0 14.5 73.1
2020 506 32.0 15.8 71.5
2021 449 32.0 14.0 72.2
2022 454 31.0 14.6 67.8
2023 453 32.0 14.1 79.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Annette P. Edwins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 588 32.0 18.3 28.7
1989 634 33.0 19.2 33.8
1990 545 31.0 17.5 37.2
1991 530 30.0 17.6 33.8
1992 518 30.0 17.2 26.1
1993 556 31.0 17.9 33.1
1994 558 31.0 18.0 30.8
1995 492 28.0 17.6 32.3
1996 492 28.0 17.6 32.3
1997 474 26.0 18.2 31
1998 492 27.0 18.2 33.3
1999 456 27.0 16.9 48.5
2000 408 26.0 15.7 51
2001 419 26.0 16.1 61.1
2002 457 28.0 16.3 61.5
2003 457 28.0 16.3 61.5
2004 472 32.0 14.8 62.1
2005 430 34.0 12.6 61.9
2006 426 33.0 12.9 50.2
2007 435 35.0 12.4 56.8
2008 452 35.5 12.7 61.9
2009 466 36.3 12.9 66.3
2010 440 34.5 12.7 71.6
2011 478 35.6 13.4 67.8
2012 419 31.0 13.5 67.3
2013 411 33.0 12.4 67.6
2014 424 33.0 12.8 72.4
2015 459 33.0 13.9 71.2
2016 459 35.0 13.1 74.9
2017 466 34.0 13.7 75.8
2018 480 34.0 14.1 72.9
2019 465 32.0 14.5 73.1
2020 506 32.0 15.8 71.5
2021 449 32.0 14.0 72.2
2022 454 31.0 14.6 67.8
2023 453 32.0 14.1 79.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Annette P. Edwins Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,090 (10.1%) $9,673 (89.9%) $10,763
2019 $682 (6.4%) $9,948 (93.6%) $10,629
2020 $786 (8.0%) $9,034 (92.0%) $9,819
2021 $1,496 (12.7%) $10,239 (87.3%) $11,735
2022 $2,612 (22.2%) $9,151 (77.8%) $11,763
2023 $3,033 (24.1%) $9,576 (75.9%) $12,609

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Annette P. Edwins Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1355th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1656th of 2240 Elementary schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Annette P. Edwins Elementary School)4438
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6658
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Annette P. Edwins Elementary School)4253
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7365
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Annette P. Edwins Elementary School)4334
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6761
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Annette P. Edwins Elementary School)6045
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7465
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Annette P. Edwins Elementary School)5533
 22%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6762
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Annette P. Edwins Elementary School)6942
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7158
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Annette P. Edwins Elementary School)5029
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Okaloosa)6357
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465453
 2.6%
African American9675
 21.9%
American Indian00
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic7289
 23.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White223217
 2.7%
Two or More Races6568
 4.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.1%79.5%
 6.4%


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Students at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School are 48% White, 20% Hispanic, 17% African American, 15% Two or more races.

Students who attend Annette P. Edwins Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Max Bruner Junior Middle School
High : Fort Walton Beach High School

Annette P. Edwins Elementary School ranks 1489th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended Annette P. Edwins Elementary School.


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