Serving 940 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Destin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 940 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Destin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Destin Elementary School's student population of 940 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Destin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Destin Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
4%
21%
White
71%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Destin Elementary School's ranking?
Destin Elementary School is ranked #343 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Destin Elementary School often compared to?
Destin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liza Jackson Preparatory School, Elliott Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Destin Elementary School?
940 students attend Destin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Destin Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Destin Elementary School?
Destin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Destin Elementary School offer ?
Destin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Destin Elementary School part of?
Destin Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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