Eglin Elementary School
Tel:
(850)833-4320
- Eglin Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Eglin Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Eglin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Eglin Elementary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Eglin Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,650 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Eglin Elementary School is 0.68, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #441 out of 3650 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 57% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 33% |
| Black | 16% | 22% |
| White | 48% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Okaloosa School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Eglin Elementary School is Niceville Senior High School (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Clifford Meigs Middle School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shalimar Elementary School (2.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Shalimar Shalimar Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 666 students
2.4 miles
1350 Joe Martin Cir
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850)833-4339 2.4 PK-5 666 - Shalimar Longwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 585 students
2.5 miles
50 Holly Ave
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850)833-4329 2.5 PK-5 585 - Shalimar Clifford Meigs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 539 students
2.9 miles
150 Richbourg Ave
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850)833-4301 2.9 6-8 539 - Valparaiso Addie R. Lewis School Grades: PK-8 | 726 students
3.4 miles
281 Mississippi Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850)833-4130 3.4 PK-8 726 - Valparaiso Okaloosa Stemm Center Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 239 students
3.8 miles
379 Edge Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850)833-4120 3.8 6-8 239
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