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Eglin Elementary School

200 Gaffney Rd
Eglin Afb, FL 32542

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (850) 833-4320

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Eglin Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Eglin Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 457 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Eglin Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

457 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Eglin Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Eglin Elementary School is 0.65, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#313 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

75-79%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eglin 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

21%

35%

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Black

14%

22%

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White

53%

36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Eglin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

20%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eglin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

14%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Okaloosa School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eglin Elementary School's ranking?

Eglin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Eglin Elementary School?

457 students attend Eglin Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Eglin Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Eglin Elementary School?

Eglin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Eglin Elementary School offer ?

Eglin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Eglin Elementary School part of?

Eglin Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 457 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education