Serving 774 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Everglades 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 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 774 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Everglades Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Everglades Elementary School's student population of 774 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
774 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Everglades Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Everglades Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1683 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everglades Elementary School's ranking?
Everglades Elementary School is ranked #1683 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Everglades Elementary School often compared to?
Everglades Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, South Elementary School, Seminole Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Everglades Elementary School?
774 students attend Everglades Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Everglades Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Everglades Elementary School?
Everglades Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Everglades Elementary School offer ?
Everglades Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Everglades Elementary School part of?
Everglades Elementary School is part of Okeechobee School District.
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