Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Esther 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 was 55-59% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1420 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Hispanic
27%
38%
Black
20%
21%
White
38%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Thunderbirds
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Esther Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Esther Elementary School is ranked #1420 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mary Esther Elementary School?
438 students attend Mary Esther Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Mary Esther Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Esther Elementary School?
Mary Esther Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary Esther Elementary School offer ?
Mary Esther Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Esther Elementary School part of?
Mary Esther Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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