Serving 910 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Destin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 910 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Destin Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Destin, FL, covering an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.8 miles away.
- 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 910 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
910 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Destin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Destin Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#586 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #586 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Destin Elementary School?
910 students attend Destin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Destin Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Destin Elementary School?
Destin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Destin Elementary School offer ?
Destin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Destin Elementary School part of?
Destin Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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