Eglin Elementary School

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Eglin Elementary School ranks 464 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Eglin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Eglin Afb, Florida, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 460. 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 from SchoolDigger.

Eglin Elementary School consistently outperforms the Okaloosa district and the state of Florida in academic proficiency, with 68% of 3rd graders and 58% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59% and 61% in the district, and 55% and 53% statewide. In math, 78% of 3rd graders and 73% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to 64% and 67% in the district, and 60% and 58% statewide. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, which has increased from 6.4% in 2019-2020 to 21.5% in 2022-2023, higher than the state average.

Eglin Elementary School has a more diverse student population compared to some of the nearby schools, with 44.13% White, 16.74% African American, 24.35% Hispanic, and 14.13% two or more races. The school generally outperforms the nearby schools in academic proficiency, with the exception of James E. Plew Elementary School, which has consistently higher test scores across all grade levels and subjects. Eglin Elementary School has also seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $8,346 in 2019-2020 to $10,724 in 2022-2023, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

200 Gaffney Rd
Eglin Afb, FL 32542

(850) 833-4320

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
464^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,724

Students who attend Eglin Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Niceville Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 460

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.1%

Hispanic:

24.3%

African American:

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eglin Elementary School ranks better than 79.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Eglin Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.1%), Hispanic (24.3%), African American (16.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eglin Elementary School is 15.8, which is the 6^th best among 20 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)

Compare Eglin Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eglin Elementary School is $10,724, which is the 8^th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Eglin Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Okaloosa:

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

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Rank History for Eglin Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	69.98	516^th	1688	69.4%
2007	75.75	397^th	1786	77.8%
2008	91.02	86^th	1789	95.2%
2009	88.51	132^nd	1847	92.9%
2010	85.72	203^rd	1919	89.4%
2011	87.77	164^th	1985	91.7%
2012	77.67	405^th	1984	79.6%
2013	60.00	797^th	2029	60.7%
2014	70.63	566^th	2064	72.6%
2016	85.79	246^th	2087	88.2%
2017	84.25	286^th	2112	86.5%
2018	76.74	453^rd	2118	78.6%
2019	75.71	493^rd	2182	77.4%
2021	84.28	319^th	2247	85.8%
2022	83.01	342^nd	2219	84.6%
2023	82.75	347^th	2240	84.5%
2024	77.54	464^th	2256	79.4%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Eglin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	370	91	21	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	498
1989	369	92	14	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	500
1990	374	92	17	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	514
1991	383	110	23	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	550
1992	426	111	40	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	604
1993	416	116	32	34	3	n/a	n/a	0	601
1994	377	119	22	33	3	n/a	n/a	0	554
1995	391	104	15	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	541
1996	391	104	15	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	541
1997	376	101	12	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	513
1998	491	120	18	32	6	n/a	n/a	0	667
1999	447	117	19	45	3	n/a	n/a	0	631
2000	446	114	17	56	4	n/a	n/a	0	637
2001	454	95	16	53	3	n/a	n/a	0	621
2002	406	125	24	59	4	n/a	n/a	0	618
2003	406	125	24	59	4	n/a	n/a	0	618
2004	384	100	19	41	3	n/a	n/a	0	547
2005	332	92	12	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	474
2006	306	96	7	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
2007	199	78	7	37	0	n/a	n/a	46	367
2008	380	95	18	56	0	n/a	n/a	94	643
2009	293	80	18	54	0	n/a	n/a	102	547
2010	188	71	10	43	0	n/a	n/a	80	392
2011	198	69	6	51	1	6	37	0	368
2012	233	88	8	62	2	0	51	0	444
2013	242	98	10	71	0	4	55	0	480
2014	278	97	12	37	5	8	49	0	486
2015	266	90	16	20	3	4	52	0	451
2016	228	97	11	84	1	5	56	0	482
2017	224	93	12	101	1	4	51	0	486
2018	240	80	9	115	4	3	56	0	507
2019	259	69	8	108	3	4	67	0	518
2020	260	75	7	109	2	1	53	0	507
2021	243	62	3	96	2	2	49	0	457
2022	215	71	4	103	1	1	55	0	450
2023	203	77	2	112	1	0	65	0	460

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 Eglin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	498	28.0	17.7	48
1989	500	29.0	17.2	51
1990	514	30.0	17.1	51.9
1991	550	32.0	17.1	55.3
1992	604	31.0	19.4	22.2
1993	601	33.0	18.2	30.6
1994	554	32.0	17.3	25.5
1995	541	31.0	17.5	25.3
1996	541	31.0	17.5	25.3
1997	513	31.0	16.5	25.3
1998	667	38.0	17.6	24.9
1999	631	40.0	15.8	60.9
2000	637	40.0	15.9	58.1
2001	621	39.0	15.9	57.6
2002	618	35.0	17.7	48.5
2003	618	35.0	17.7	48.5
2004	547	34.0	16.1	55.4
2005	474	37.0	12.8	58.4
2006	440	30.0	14.7	42.5
2007	367	33.0	11.1	51.1
2008	643	55.0	11.7	35.9
2009	547	38.9	14.2	36
2010	392	30.0	13.0	33
2011	368	25.0	14.7	29.1
2012	444	28.5	15.5	29.7
2013	480	35.0	13.7	29.4
2014	486	34.0	14.2	28.6
2015	451	32.0	14.0	25.7
2016	482	33.0	14.6	25.7
2017	486	32.0	15.1	24.3
2018	507	33.0	15.3	27.6
2019	518	33.0	15.6	30.3
2020	507	33.0	15.3	30.6
2021	457	29.0	15.7	33.7
2022	450	29.0	15.5	27.3
2023	460	29.0	15.8	35.4

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 Eglin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	498	28.0	17.7	48
1989	500	29.0	17.2	51
1990	514	30.0	17.1	51.9
1991	550	32.0	17.1	55.3
1992	604	31.0	19.4	22.2
1993	601	33.0	18.2	30.6
1994	554	32.0	17.3	25.5
1995	541	31.0	17.5	25.3
1996	541	31.0	17.5	25.3
1997	513	31.0	16.5	25.3
1998	667	38.0	17.6	24.9
1999	631	40.0	15.8	60.9
2000	637	40.0	15.9	58.1
2001	621	39.0	15.9	57.6
2002	618	35.0	17.7	48.5
2003	618	35.0	17.7	48.5
2004	547	34.0	16.1	55.4
2005	474	37.0	12.8	58.4
2006	440	30.0	14.7	42.5
2007	367	33.0	11.1	51.1
2008	643	55.0	11.7	35.9
2009	547	38.9	14.2	36
2010	392	30.0	13.0	33
2011	368	25.0	14.7	29.1
2012	444	28.5	15.5	29.7
2013	480	35.0	13.7	29.4
2014	486	34.0	14.2	28.6
2015	451	32.0	14.0	25.7
2016	482	33.0	14.6	25.7
2017	486	32.0	15.1	24.3
2018	507	33.0	15.3	27.6
2019	518	33.0	15.6	30.3
2020	507	33.0	15.3	30.6
2021	457	29.0	15.7	33.7
2022	450	29.0	15.5	27.3
2023	460	29.0	15.8	35.4

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 Eglin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$122 (1.5%)	$7,790 (98.5%)	$7,912
2019	$137 (1.7%)	$7,901 (98.3%)	$8,037
2020	$141 (1.7%)	$8,204 (98.3%)	$8,346
2021	$510 (5.6%)	$8,608 (94.4%)	$9,117
2022	$1,944 (19.3%)	$8,154 (80.7%)	$10,098
2023	$1,929 (18.0%)	$8,794 (82.0%)	$10,724

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eglin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 493^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 347^th of 2240 Elementary schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eglin Elementary School)	72	64	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)	66	58	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eglin Elementary School)	67	70	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)	73	65	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eglin Elementary School)	74	82	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)	67	61	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eglin Elementary School)	76	82	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)	74	65	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	518	460	11.2%
African American	69	77	11.6%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	108	112	3.7%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	259	203	21.6%
Two or More Races	67	65	3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.3%	35.4%	5.1%

Schools Near Eglin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	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	460	29	15.8	35.4%	203 (44.1%)	77 (16.7%)	112 (24.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (14.1%)	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
Shalimar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 Joe Martin Cir	Shalimar	32579	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-4339	614	36	17.0	63.2%	352 (57.3%)	73 (11.9%)	95 (15.5%)	19 (3.1%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.7%)	66 (10.7%)	51.3	1066^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.7%		47.3	1152^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	48.6%	86	60.0	48.0	55.0				73.0	50.0	55.0				42.0				$10,637	$2,576	$8,063
Longwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Holly Ave	Shalimar	32579	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-4329	548	33	16.6	74.5%	153 (27.9%)	66 (12.0%)	259 (47.3%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	51 (9.3%)	19.9	1903^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	15.6%		27	1680^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.0%	223	26.0	33.0	47.0				29.0	41.0	53.0				36.0				$12,606	$2,797	$9,808
Addie R. Lewis School	Public	PK, KG-8	281 Mississippi Ave	Valparaiso	32580	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-4130	693	46	15.0	44.3%	451 (65.1%)	72 (10.4%)	62 (8.9%)	6 (0.9%)	6 (0.9%)	6 (0.9%)	90 (13.0%)	70.4	631^st of 2256 public elementary schools	72.0%		67.1	685^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.4%	54	44.0	66.0	77.0	67.0	56.0	68.0	45.0	64.0	80.0	57.0	76.0	69.0	77.0	72.0	95.0	73.0	$12,411	$1,954	$10,456
Kenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15 Eagle St NE	Fort Walton Beach	32547	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-3570	545	36	15.1	58.2%	324 (59.4%)	62 (11.4%)	78 (14.3%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	68 (12.5%)	59.9	866^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.6%		61.9	797^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.4%	69	61.0	67.0	51.0				64.0	72.0	55.0				44.0				$12,000	$2,575	$9,426
Elliott Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Hughes St NE	Fort Walton Beach	32548	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-3355	597	37	16.1	69.8%	289 (48.4%)	102 (17.1%)	136 (22.8%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (10.2%)	42.5	1278^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.4%		36.7	1426^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.3%	148	52.0	44.0	67.0				43.0	39.0	57.0				54.0				$11,216	$2,644	$8,573
Lula J. Edge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Highway 85 N	Niceville	32578	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4138	536	34	15.8	41.6%	405 (75.6%)	20 (3.7%)	42 (7.8%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (11.8%)	77	481^st of 2256 public elementary schools	78.7%		78.7	435^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.6%	46	62.0	65.0	68.0				73.0	73.0	64.0				68.0				$10,551	$2,051	$8,499
Wright Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	305 Lang Rd	Fort Walton Beach	32547	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-3580	635	40	15.8	72.8%	209 (32.9%)	92 (14.5%)	264 (41.6%)	20 (3.1%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	42 (6.6%)	22.2	1843^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	18.3%		36	1438^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.8%	405	39.0	39.0	35.0				50.0	38.0	43.0				31.0				$10,988	$2,624	$8,364
Destin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	630 Kelly St	Destin	32541	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4360	976	59	16.5	40.9%	658 (67.4%)	53 (5.4%)	159 (16.3%)	28 (2.9%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (7.5%)	81.2	372^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	83.5%		82.8	343^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	84.7%	29	62.0	72.0					72.0	83.0									$9,248	$1,361	$7,887
James E Plew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Pine Ave	Niceville	32578	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4100	829	48	17.4	25.7%	659 (79.5%)	14 (1.7%)	76 (9.2%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (8.7%)	89.5	196^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.3%		91.2	138^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.8%	58	77.0	73.0	78.0				74.0	87.0	78.0				73.0				$8,992	$1,290	$7,702

Frequently Asked Questions about Eglin Elementary School

Is Eglin Elementary School a good school?

Eglin Elementary School ranks 464^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Eglin Elementary School attend?

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

High : Niceville Senior High School

What district is Eglin Elementary School in?

Okaloosa

How many students attend Eglin Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 460 students attended Eglin Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Eglin Elementary School?

Students at Eglin Elementary School are 44% White, 24% Hispanic, 17% African American, 14% Two or more races.

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