Serving 796 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bob Sikes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 26% 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: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bob Sikes Elementary School's student population of 796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bob Sikes Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bob Sikes 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1169 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
7%
21%
White
74%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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 Bob Sikes Elementary School's ranking?
Bob Sikes Elementary School is ranked #1169 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bob Sikes Elementary School often compared to?
Bob Sikes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antioch Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bob Sikes Elementary School?
796 students attend Bob Sikes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bob Sikes Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bob Sikes Elementary School?
Bob Sikes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bob Sikes Elementary School offer ?
Bob Sikes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bob Sikes Elementary School part of?
Bob Sikes Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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