Shalimar Elementary School

Q: Is Shalimar Elementary School a good school?

Shalimar Elementary School ranks 1066 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Shalimar Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shalimar, Florida, serving 614 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.

Shalimar Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with 57.33% White, 11.89% African American, 15.47% Hispanic, and 10.75% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools, such as Mary Esther Elementary School and Addie R. Lewis School, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students. However, Shalimar Elementary's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.7% in 2019-2020 to 26.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools and the district average.

Shalimar Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally trended downward, from a high of 557th out of 2,087 Florida elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 1,066th out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. This decline in ranking suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic performance compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 63.19% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools and indicates a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1350 Joe Martin Cir
Shalimar, FL 32579

(850) 833-4339

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
1066^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,637

Students who attend Shalimar Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clifford Meigs Middle School
High:	Choctawhatchee Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 589

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

Hispanic:

20.5%

African American:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shalimar Elementary School ranks better than 52.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 16^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.29. (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 Racial makeup is: White (54.5%), Hispanic (20.5%), African American (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shalimar Elementary School is 19. 19 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Shalimar Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shalimar Elementary School is $10,637, which is the 10^th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Shalimar 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 Shalimar Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	82.72	249^th	1688	85.2%
2007	85.01	214^th	1786	88.0%
2008	84.30	218^th	1789	87.8%
2009	71.32	503^rd	1847	72.8%
2010	69.94	581^st	1919	69.7%
2011	65.41	719^th	1985	63.8%
2012	63.08	734^th	1984	63.0%
2013	66.29	656^th	2029	67.7%
2014	67.40	648^th	2064	68.6%
2016	72.27	557^th	2087	73.3%
2017	56.42	901^st	2112	57.3%
2018	47.72	1115^th	2118	47.4%
2019	62.84	778^th	2182	64.3%
2021	61.53	819^th	2247	63.6%
2022	52.17	1015^th	2219	54.3%
2023	47.32	1152^nd	2240	48.6%
2024	51.29	1066^th	2256	52.7%

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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 Shalimar Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	477	110	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
1989	490	114	7	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
1990	430	102	3	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	551
1991	456	115	6	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	594
1992	468	111	9	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	608
1993	482	109	15	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	630
1994	490	104	8	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
1995	456	96	15	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	601
1996	456	96	15	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	601
1997	487	81	15	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	612
1998	465	72	14	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
1999	461	67	16	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	572
2000	436	67	16	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	549
2001	436	59	19	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	541
2002	416	69	15	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	526
2003	416	69	15	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	526
2004	446	56	22	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	544
2005	449	53	19	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	540
2006	436	56	19	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	538
2007	343	43	12	39	1	n/a	n/a	55	493
2008	308	47	15	33	1	n/a	n/a	43	447
2009	341	74	22	52	3	n/a	n/a	71	563
2010	341	61	19	52	2	n/a	n/a	85	560
2011	369	85	16	65	2	2	48	0	587
2012	372	77	12	63	2	4	45	0	575
2013	372	77	15	63	5	5	60	0	597
2014	393	85	14	64	3	3	61	0	623
2015	421	79	13	81	5	6	63	0	668
2016	441	76	15	64	5	7	52	0	660
2017	456	67	14	53	5	3	70	0	668
2018	448	77	18	54	6	1	62	0	666
2019	442	77	14	44	4	3	55	0	639
2020	430	64	11	59	5	6	59	0	634
2021	393	71	13	50	3	3	61	0	594
2022	394	65	16	69	2	3	55	0	604
2023	352	73	19	95	5	4	66	0	614
2024	321	69	14	121	3	1	60	0	589

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 Shalimar Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	602	30.0	20.0	27.6
1989	629	34.0	18.5	32.3
1990	551	30.0	18.3	35.8
1991	594	32.0	18.5	34
1992	608	34.0	17.8	29.1
1993	630	33.0	19.1	28.4
1994	621	33.0	18.8	30.3
1995	601	30.0	20.0	27.3
1996	601	30.0	20.0	27.3
1997	612	30.0	20.4	24.5
1998	583	30.0	19.4	22
1999	572	30.0	19.1	28.5
2000	549	31.0	17.7	29
2001	541	30.0	18.0	27.7
2002	526	26.0	20.2	36.1
2003	526	26.0	20.2	36.1
2004	544	30.0	18.1	36.4
2005	540	30.0	18.0	38.5
2006	538	33.0	16.3	37.2
2007	493	32.0	15.4	46.8
2008	447	38.5	11.6	44.1
2009	563	42.4	13.4	55.5
2010	560	40.0	14.0	60.4
2011	587	39.4	14.8	60.8
2012	575	37.5	15.3	57.7
2013	597	40.0	14.9	62
2014	623	41.0	15.1	64.4
2015	668	42.0	15.9	65.4
2016	660	44.0	15.0	66.8
2017	668	43.0	15.5	63.6
2018	666	44.0	15.1	63.5
2019	639	41.0	15.5	59.9
2020	634	38.0	16.6	56.6
2021	594	38.0	15.6	60.8
2022	604	38.0	15.8	53
2023	614	36.0	17.0	63.2
2024	589	31.0	19.0	63.5

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 Shalimar Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	602	30.0	20.0	27.6
1989	629	34.0	18.5	32.3
1990	551	30.0	18.3	35.8
1991	594	32.0	18.5	34
1992	608	34.0	17.8	29.1
1993	630	33.0	19.1	28.4
1994	621	33.0	18.8	30.3
1995	601	30.0	20.0	27.3
1996	601	30.0	20.0	27.3
1997	612	30.0	20.4	24.5
1998	583	30.0	19.4	22
1999	572	30.0	19.1	28.5
2000	549	31.0	17.7	29
2001	541	30.0	18.0	27.7
2002	526	26.0	20.2	36.1
2003	526	26.0	20.2	36.1
2004	544	30.0	18.1	36.4
2005	540	30.0	18.0	38.5
2006	538	33.0	16.3	37.2
2007	493	32.0	15.4	46.8
2008	447	38.5	11.6	44.1
2009	563	42.4	13.4	55.5
2010	560	40.0	14.0	60.4
2011	587	39.4	14.8	60.8
2012	575	37.5	15.3	57.7
2013	597	40.0	14.9	62
2014	623	41.0	15.1	64.4
2015	668	42.0	15.9	65.4
2016	660	44.0	15.0	66.8
2017	668	43.0	15.5	63.6
2018	666	44.0	15.1	63.5
2019	639	41.0	15.5	59.9
2020	634	38.0	16.6	56.6
2021	594	38.0	15.6	60.8
2022	604	38.0	15.8	53
2023	614	36.0	17.0	63.2
2024	589	31.0	19.0	63.5

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 Shalimar Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$709 (8.3%)	$7,797 (91.7%)	$8,506
2019	$758 (8.3%)	$8,331 (91.7%)	$9,089
2020	$801 (8.8%)	$8,264 (91.2%)	$9,064
2021	$1,194 (11.8%)	$8,967 (88.2%)	$10,161
2022	$2,291 (21.6%)	$8,311 (78.4%)	$10,603
2023	$2,576 (24.2%)	$8,063 (75.8%)	$10,637

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shalimar Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 778^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1152^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	15.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shalimar Elementary School)	73	48	25%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)	66	58	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shalimar Elementary School)	65	60	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)	73	65	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shalimar Elementary School)	60	60
4th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)	67	61	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shalimar Elementary School)	63	67	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)	74	65	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shalimar Elementary School)	69	52	17%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)	67	62	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shalimar Elementary School)	64	48	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)	71	58	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Shalimar Elementary School)	50	49	1%
5th Grade Science (Okaloosa)	63	57	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	639	614	3.9%
African American	77	73	5.2%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	14	19	35.7%
Hispanic	44	95	115.9%
Pacific Islander	3	4	33.3%
White	442	352	20.4%
Two or More Races	55	66	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.9%	63.2%	3.3%

Schools Near Shalimar 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 Geometry (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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shalimar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 Joe Martin Cir	Shalimar	32579	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-4339	589	31	19.0	63.5%	321 (54.5%)	69 (11.7%)	121 (20.5%)	14 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	60 (10.2%)	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	574	30	19.1	73.9%	164 (28.6%)	82 (14.3%)	253 (44.1%)	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	57 (9.9%)	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
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	525	35	15.0	59.4%	276 (52.6%)	62 (11.8%)	107 (20.4%)	12 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (12.8%)	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
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
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	598	33	18.1	70.7%	274 (45.8%)	85 (14.2%)	149 (24.9%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	81 (13.5%)	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
Wright Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	305 Lang Rd	Fort Walton Beach	32547	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-3580	590	37	15.9	73.9%	152 (25.8%)	80 (13.6%)	278 (47.1%)	19 (3.2%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	54 (9.2%)	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
Liza Jackson Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	1123 Hospital Road	Fort Walton Beach	32547	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 833-3321	977	60	16.2	22.5%	677 (69.3%)	72 (7.4%)	118 (12.1%)	31 (3.2%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	73 (7.5%)	88.3	223^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	90.1%		91.3	132^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	94.1%	91	77.0	76.0	77.0	82.0	79.0	80.0	74.0	71.0	81.0	88.0	82.0	93.0	74.0	69.0	100.0	100.0	95.0	$8,197	$763	$7,434
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7 Wright Pkwy SW	Fort Walton Beach	32548	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-3333	464	27	17.1	74.6%	212 (45.7%)	79 (17.0%)	107 (23.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (13.6%)	35	1489^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.0%		28.2	1656^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.1%	167	37.0	49.0	45.0				55.0	47.0	55.0				38.0					$12,609	$3,033	$9,576
Mary Esther Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	320 E Miracle Strip Pkwy	Mary Esther	32569	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-3371	444	28	15.8	67.6%	180 (40.5%)	82 (18.5%)	114 (25.7%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	59 (13.3%)	53.2	1016^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.0%		56.7	924^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.8%	92	51.0	51.0	52.0				61.0	65.0	60.0				48.0					$12,474	$2,788	$9,687
Addie R. Lewis School	Public	PK, KG-8	281 Mississippi Ave	Valparaiso	32580	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-4130	677	46	14.7	43.4%	418 (61.7%)	71 (10.5%)	87 (12.9%)	12 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	82 (12.1%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shalimar Elementary School

Is Shalimar Elementary School a good school?

Shalimar Elementary School ranks 1066^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Shalimar Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 589 students attended Shalimar Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Shalimar Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Clifford Meigs Middle School
High : Choctawhatchee Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Shalimar Elementary School?

Students at Shalimar Elementary School are 54% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Shalimar Elementary School in?

Okaloosa

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