Dune Lakes Elementary School

6565 Us Highway 98 E
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 916 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dune Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dune Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Dune Lakes Elementary School's student population of 916 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
916 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Dune Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dune Lakes Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#453 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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74%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dune Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dune Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
36%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
73%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Dune Lakes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dune Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dune Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Dune Lakes Elementary School is ranked #453 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dune Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Dune Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van R. Butler Elementary School, Freeport Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dune Lakes Elementary School?
916 students attend Dune Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dune Lakes Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dune Lakes Elementary School?
Dune Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dune Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Dune Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dune Lakes Elementary School part of?
Dune Lakes Elementary School is part of Walton School District.

School Reviews

5   11/2/2018
My daughter loves this school and all of her teachers!!! We're really happy with Bay
- Posted by Parent - Kelley
2   8/11/2011
this school is a complete disappointment. They do not care about their students.
- Posted by Parent - trace

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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