Destin Elementary School

Summary:

Destin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 976 students in grades PK-4 in Destin, Florida, which is part of the highly-ranked Okaloosa School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, ranking in the top 20% of Florida elementary schools.

Destin Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 72% of 4th graders proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to 61% in Okaloosa and 53% statewide. In FAST/Math, an impressive 83% of 4th graders were proficient or better, far exceeding the 67% in Okaloosa and 58% statewide. This strong academic performance is reflected in Destin Elementary's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking as the 372nd best elementary school out of 2,256 in Florida. While the school has seen a rise in chronic absenteeism, it still performs better than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Destin Elementary stands out. Its 4th-grade FAST/Math proficiency rate of 83% is significantly higher than the 73% at Lula J. Edge Elementary, the 38% at Wright Elementary, and the 78% at Bluewater Elementary. Additionally, Destin Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.5, which may contribute to its academic success, despite spending less per student than some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 630 Kelly St
       Destin, FL  32541


(850) 833-4360

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
372nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,248 Help


Students who attend Destin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Destin Middle School
High:    Fort Walton Beach High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  976

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.4%
Hispanic:
16.3%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Destin Elementary School ranks better than 83.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4th 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 81.24. (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 Racial makeup is: White (67.4%), Hispanic (16.3%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Destin Elementary School is 16.5. 11 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Destin Elementary School employs 59 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Destin Elementary School is $9,248. 14 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Destin 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 Destin Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 93.94 58th 1688 96.6%
2007 90.30 99th 1786 94.5%
2008 92.59 60th 1789 96.6%
2009 88.84 125th 1847 93.2%
2010 90.48 92nd 1919 95.2%
2011 87.65 166th 1985 91.6%
2012 74.68 468th 1984 76.4%
2013 85.73 222nd 2029 89.1%
2014 91.84 107th 2064 94.8%
2016 91.20 132nd 2087 93.7%
2017 86.24 239th 2112 88.7%
2018 90.02 149th 2118 93.0%
2019 88.72 192nd 2182 91.2%
2021 87.56 252nd 2247 88.8%
2022 80.12 412th 2219 81.4%
2023 82.84 343rd 2240 84.7%
2024 81.24 372nd 2256 83.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Open Quote It is an absolutely amazing school !!!!
My daughter loves her teachers and the principle!!!
Thank you for everything. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Destin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 680 3 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 693
1989 732 0 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 743
1990 657 4 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 670
1991 687 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1992 720 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1993 726 2 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 741
1994 762 3 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 780
1995 783 4 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 805
1996 783 4 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 805
1997 769 3 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 789
1998 758 4 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 779
1999 740 3 13 8 2 n/a n/a 0 766
2000 720 6 9 12 3 n/a n/a 0 750
2001 737 6 7 9 2 n/a n/a 0 761
2002 746 6 5 18 3 n/a n/a 0 778
2003 746 6 5 18 3 n/a n/a 0 778
2004 805 4 16 20 3 n/a n/a 0 848
2005 783 4 16 39 2 n/a n/a 0 844
2006 797 7 18 45 1 n/a n/a 0 868
2007 757 7 17 58 2 n/a n/a 28 869
2008 752 7 25 59 1 n/a n/a 29 873
2009 685 9 24 73 0 n/a n/a 39 830
2010 715 9 22 56 1 n/a n/a 58 861
2011 719 10 17 75 1 0 44 0 866
2012 734 15 13 81 1 1 44 0 889
2013 676 11 15 86 2 2 55 0 847
2014 658 12 13 70 1 1 56 0 811
2015 689 14 12 77 2 0 58 0 852
2016 691 16 18 67 3 1 70 0 866
2017 732 20 18 83 0 1 68 0 922
2018 726 22 24 91 3 1 50 0 917
2019 711 30 34 95 4 2 48 0 924
2020 713 38 40 99 5 2 64 0 961
2021 690 34 32 117 5 2 68 0 948
2022 670 38 30 132 5 2 63 0 940
2023 658 53 28 159 4 1 73 0 976

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 Destin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 693 34.0 20.3 14.6
1989 743 38.0 19.5 10.1
1990 670 33.0 20.3 11.2
1991 695 33.0 21.0 11.8
1992 728 34.0 21.4 10.7
1993 741 35.0 21.2 10.5
1994 780 36.0 21.7 11.9
1995 805 38.0 21.2 8.1
1996 805 38.0 21.2 8.1
1997 789 39.0 20.2 8.6
1998 779 38.0 20.5 6.5
1999 766 39.0 19.6 11.4
2000 750 38.0 19.7 11.2
2001 761 38.0 20.0 8.7
2002 778 39.0 19.9 12.2
2003 778 39.0 19.9 12.2
2004 848 44.0 19.3 13.4
2005 844 54.0 15.6 14.8
2006 868 56.0 15.5 17.7
2007 869 56.0 15.5 15.2
2008 873 64.5 13.5 18
2009 830 60.5 13.8 20.6
2010 861 58.5 14.7 26.2
2011 866 54.8 15.8 29.1
2012 889 51.9 17.1 31.9
2013 847 51.0 16.6 31.8
2014 811 49.0 16.5 38.8
2015 852 52.0 16.3 40.6
2016 866 52.0 16.6 40.4
2017 922 53.0 17.3 40.7
2018 917 57.0 16.0 39.1
2019 924 54.0 17.1 42.2
2020 961 58.0 16.5 40.3
2021 948 59.0 16.0 42.9
2022 940 59.0 15.9 33.8
2023 976 59.0 16.5 40.9

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 Destin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 693 34.0 20.3 14.6
1989 743 38.0 19.5 10.1
1990 670 33.0 20.3 11.2
1991 695 33.0 21.0 11.8
1992 728 34.0 21.4 10.7
1993 741 35.0 21.2 10.5
1994 780 36.0 21.7 11.9
1995 805 38.0 21.2 8.1
1996 805 38.0 21.2 8.1
1997 789 39.0 20.2 8.6
1998 779 38.0 20.5 6.5
1999 766 39.0 19.6 11.4
2000 750 38.0 19.7 11.2
2001 761 38.0 20.0 8.7
2002 778 39.0 19.9 12.2
2003 778 39.0 19.9 12.2
2004 848 44.0 19.3 13.4
2005 844 54.0 15.6 14.8
2006 868 56.0 15.5 17.7
2007 869 56.0 15.5 15.2
2008 873 64.5 13.5 18
2009 830 60.5 13.8 20.6
2010 861 58.5 14.7 26.2
2011 866 54.8 15.8 29.1
2012 889 51.9 17.1 31.9
2013 847 51.0 16.6 31.8
2014 811 49.0 16.5 38.8
2015 852 52.0 16.3 40.6
2016 866 52.0 16.6 40.4
2017 922 53.0 17.3 40.7
2018 917 57.0 16.0 39.1
2019 924 54.0 17.1 42.2
2020 961 58.0 16.5 40.3
2021 948 59.0 16.0 42.9
2022 940 59.0 15.9 33.8
2023 976 59.0 16.5 40.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Destin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $218 (2.8%) $7,510 (97.2%) $7,728
2019 $231 (3.0%) $7,418 (97.0%) $7,649
2020 $255 (3.3%) $7,588 (96.7%) $7,843
2021 $508 (6.1%) $7,886 (93.9%) $8,394
2022 $1,202 (12.9%) $8,104 (87.1%) $9,305
2023 $1,361 (14.7%) $7,887 (85.3%) $9,248

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Destin 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 192nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 343rd of 2240 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Destin Elementary School)7667
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6658
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Destin Elementary School)8173
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7365
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Destin Elementary School)8266
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6761
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Destin Elementary School)8679
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7465
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students924976
 5.6%
African American3053
 76.7%
American Indian44
Asian3428
 17.6%
Hispanic95159
 67.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White711658
 7.5%
Two or More Races4873
 52.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.2%40.9%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Destin Elementary School

Destin Elementary School ranks 372nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 976 students attended Destin Elementary School.

Students at Destin Elementary School are 67% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Destin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Destin Middle School
High : Fort Walton Beach High School


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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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