James E Plew Elementary School

Summary:

James E Plew Elementary School is a public elementary school in Niceville, Florida, serving 829 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Okaloosa School District, which is ranked 12th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

James E Plew Elementary consistently outperforms the Okaloosa district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 77% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59% for the district and 55% for the state. The school also ranks in the top 10% of Florida elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the student population is predominantly White, with 79.49% of students identifying as such, which is higher than the racial diversity of nearby schools. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates at 12%, compared to higher rates at nearby schools like Wright Elementary (29.8%) and Longwood Elementary (27.6%).

Despite having lower per-student spending of $8,992 compared to the district average, James E Plew Elementary School is able to achieve exceptional academic results, suggesting that the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning. This consistent academic excellence, along with the school's efficient resource allocation and low chronic absenteeism rates, make James E Plew Elementary a standout in the Okaloosa School District and the state of Florida.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 220 Pine Ave
       Niceville, FL  32578


(850) 833-4100

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
196th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,992 Help


Students who attend James E Plew Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    C. W. Ruckel Middle School
High:    Niceville Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  829

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
Hispanic:
9.2%
Two or more races:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Compare Details James E Plew Elementary School ranks better than 91.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2nd 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 89.47. (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 (79.5%), Hispanic (9.2%), two or more races (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James E Plew Elementary School is 17.4. 18 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare James E Plew Elementary School employs 47.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James E Plew Elementary School is $8,992. 16 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

James E Plew 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 James E Plew Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 96.40 15th 1688 99.1%
2007 93.08 44th 1786 97.5%
2008 91.73 75th 1789 95.8%
2009 91.88 60th 1847 96.8%
2010 89.94 104th 1919 94.6%
2011 91.58 77th 1985 96.1%
2012 91.49 108th 1984 94.6%
2013 85.31 236th 2029 88.4%
2014 88.49 176th 2064 91.5%
2016 92.68 99th 2087 95.3%
2017 89.10 170th 2112 92.0%
2018 91.08 124th 2118 94.1%
2019 93.50 62nd 2182 97.2%
2021 90.60 164th 2247 92.7%
2022 88.15 231st 2219 89.6%
2023 91.24 138th 2240 93.8%
2024 89.47 196th 2256 91.3%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Open Quote The principle, Mrs. Mccallister is very rude. She hung up on me today while i was voicing my opinions and concerns about my son and his teacher! I called the superintendent and scheduled a meeting. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, June 5, 2009

Open Quote Plew is an older school in Niceville,compared to Bluewater Elementary. Alot of people who live in Bluewater therefor want their children to go to Bluewater Elementary. Please DO NOT judge a book(or school) by its cover. Plew is and EXCELLANT school. I have had the choice to have my children go to Bluewater and I would not do it, no reason to. The faculty and staff at Plew are AMAZING and the parent volunteers are the BEST in the area. I can't say enough about this school... Close Quote



Enrollment information for James E Plew Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 753 28 19 15 0 n/a n/a 0 815
1989 774 20 19 13 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1990 701 20 25 24 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1991 541 13 24 17 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1992 492 21 36 21 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 531 25 35 20 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 594 24 36 24 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1995 571 21 32 14 2 n/a n/a 0 640
1996 571 21 32 14 2 n/a n/a 0 640
1997 593 25 25 18 1 n/a n/a 0 662
1998 617 15 19 16 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1999 652 21 19 14 1 n/a n/a 0 707
2000 596 17 15 12 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2001 573 13 15 11 2 n/a n/a 0 614
2002 663 13 23 10 1 n/a n/a 0 710
2003 663 13 23 10 1 n/a n/a 0 710
2004 637 20 25 4 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2005 583 21 22 7 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2006 598 24 13 15 1 n/a n/a 0 651
2007 534 9 13 16 1 n/a n/a 39 612
2008 523 9 10 18 0 n/a n/a 31 591
2009 516 23 8 15 1 n/a n/a 33 596
2010 530 21 10 21 1 n/a n/a 21 604
2011 565 18 13 28 0 0 35 0 659
2012 578 27 9 37 0 0 44 0 695
2013 581 24 5 51 0 0 56 0 717
2014 575 24 3 54 0 0 62 0 718
2015 576 17 6 54 0 0 68 0 721
2016 599 22 7 59 0 0 91 0 778
2017 625 25 9 63 0 0 90 0 812
2018 621 30 14 55 1 0 76 0 797
2019 632 27 9 48 0 1 75 0 792
2020 648 24 6 60 0 1 75 0 814
2021 664 28 3 57 0 1 70 0 823
2022 659 20 4 70 2 1 74 0 830
2023 659 14 6 76 2 0 72 0 829

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 James E Plew Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 815 38.0 21.4 21.1
1989 826 39.0 21.1 19.5
1990 770 38.0 20.2 20.4
1991 595 31.0 19.1 20.7
1992 570 31.0 18.3 14.7
1993 611 32.0 19.1 15.7
1994 679 33.0 20.6 17.2
1995 640 34.0 18.8 12.8
1996 640 34.0 18.8 12.8
1997 662 34.0 19.5 13.3
1998 668 35.0 19.1 10
1999 707 36.0 19.6 18.2
2000 641 34.0 18.9 17.3
2001 614 33.0 18.6 13.4
2002 710 34.0 20.9 18.5
2003 710 34.0 20.9 18.5
2004 687 39.0 17.6 19.9
2005 633 42.0 15.1 22
2006 651 43.0 15.1 16.1
2007 612 43.0 14.2 19.5
2008 591 43.0 13.7 21.4
2009 596 44.9 13.4 24.9
2010 604 42.5 14.2 22.6
2011 659 39.6 16.6 23.8
2012 695 42.6 16.3 29.5
2013 717 46.0 15.5 29
2014 718 45.0 15.9 29.1
2015 721 46.0 15.6 31.1
2016 778 48.0 16.2 32.8
2017 812 49.0 16.5 29.9
2018 797 48.0 16.6 28.4
2019 792 45.6 17.3 27.8
2020 814 45.6 17.8 25.6
2021 823 48.6 16.9 25.5
2022 830 48.6 17.0 21.6
2023 829 47.6 17.4 25.7

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 James E Plew Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 815 38.0 21.4 21.1
1989 826 39.0 21.1 19.5
1990 770 38.0 20.2 20.4
1991 595 31.0 19.1 20.7
1992 570 31.0 18.3 14.7
1993 611 32.0 19.1 15.7
1994 679 33.0 20.6 17.2
1995 640 34.0 18.8 12.8
1996 640 34.0 18.8 12.8
1997 662 34.0 19.5 13.3
1998 668 35.0 19.1 10
1999 707 36.0 19.6 18.2
2000 641 34.0 18.9 17.3
2001 614 33.0 18.6 13.4
2002 710 34.0 20.9 18.5
2003 710 34.0 20.9 18.5
2004 687 39.0 17.6 19.9
2005 633 42.0 15.1 22
2006 651 43.0 15.1 16.1
2007 612 43.0 14.2 19.5
2008 591 43.0 13.7 21.4
2009 596 44.9 13.4 24.9
2010 604 42.5 14.2 22.6
2011 659 39.6 16.6 23.8
2012 695 42.6 16.3 29.5
2013 717 46.0 15.5 29
2014 718 45.0 15.9 29.1
2015 721 46.0 15.6 31.1
2016 778 48.0 16.2 32.8
2017 812 49.0 16.5 29.9
2018 797 48.0 16.6 28.4
2019 792 45.6 17.3 27.8
2020 814 45.6 17.8 25.6
2021 823 48.6 16.9 25.5
2022 830 48.6 17.0 21.6
2023 829 47.6 17.4 25.7

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 James E Plew Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $160 (2.2%) $7,259 (97.8%) $7,419
2019 $144 (1.8%) $7,650 (98.2%) $7,794
2020 $133 (1.8%) $7,268 (98.2%) $7,402
2021 $412 (5.0%) $7,753 (94.9%) $8,166
2022 $1,250 (14.9%) $7,135 (85.1%) $8,385
2023 $1,290 (14.3%) $7,702 (85.7%) $8,992

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James E Plew Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 138th of 2240 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James E Plew Elementary School)8673
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6658
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James E Plew Elementary School)8572
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7365
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James E Plew Elementary School)8677
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6761
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (James E Plew Elementary School)9079
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7465
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James E Plew Elementary School)8082
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6762
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (James E Plew Elementary School)8873
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7158
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (James E Plew Elementary School)7870
 8%
   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 Students792829
 4.7%
African American2714
 48.1%
American Indian02
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic4876
 58.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White632659
 4.3%
Two or More Races7572
 4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.8%25.7%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James E Plew Elementary School

Students who attend James E Plew Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : C. W. Ruckel Middle School
High : Niceville Senior High School

Yes. James E Plew Elementary School ranks in the top 8.7% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at James E Plew Elementary School are 79% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 829 students attended James E Plew Elementary School.


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