Lula J. Edge Elementary School

300 Highway 85 N
Niceville, FL 32578
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lula J. Edge 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 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lula J. Edge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Lula J. Edge Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
538 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Lula J. Edge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lula J. Edge 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#372 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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71%
48%
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75%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
36%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
74%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
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0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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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 Lula J. Edge Elementary School's ranking?
Lula J. Edge Elementary School is ranked #372 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lula J. Edge Elementary School often compared to?
Lula J. Edge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James E Plew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lula J. Edge Elementary School?
538 students attend Lula J. Edge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lula J. Edge Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lula J. Edge Elementary School?
Lula J. Edge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lula J. Edge Elementary School offer ?
Lula J. Edge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lula J. Edge Elementary School part of?
Lula J. Edge Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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