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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OKALOOSA·NCES 120138001343

ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

301 HUGHES ST NE, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548 · (850) 833-3355 · Okaloosa County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL583 STUDENTS
Enrollment
583
Elementary
DISTRICT 670 · STATE 604
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.6:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
435 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 50%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
9
Kindergarten
72
Grade 1
96
Grade 2
108
Grade 3
96
Grade 4
103
Grade 5
99
Student demographics
White
26345%
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
15927%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 38%
Black
8414%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 21%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
6812%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 4%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
29951%
Female
28449%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
50.0%
FL avg 56.7% . -3.4pp since 2023
Math
53.6%
FL avg 58.9% . +8.1pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
50.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
43.8%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+6.4pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
583
-72 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
was 14.9:1
% White
45%
was 52%
% Hispanic
27%
was 16%
% Black
14%
was 18%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Set in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida, ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an average-sized K-5 school, operated by OKALOOSA. It works with 583 students across grades pre-K through 5.

OKALOOSA runs 49 schools in total, collectively educating 32,120 students. ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL lists that the most-represented group is White (45%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder consists of 27% Hispanic, 14% Black, 12% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 72% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 17.1:1. The state averages about 17.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 75% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Okaloosa County (around 50%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

After controlling for student poverty, ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 43.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 50.2%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Okaloosa County shows median household earnings sit near $81,998, about 35% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 51 public schools in Okaloosa County (combined enrollment of about 32,120 students).

The closest other public school is NORTHWEST FLORIDA BALLET ACADEMIE, roughly 1.3 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. On composite proficiency, ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL comes 6th of 8 in the immediate cluster, beneath the nearby-schools average of 57.5%.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

Over the past 7-year window. ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment has ticked down 11% since 2018, when it stood at 655 (now 583). Hispanic enrollment moved from 16% to 27% across the same window. Class-load math has grew: from 14.9:1 in 2018 to 17.1:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Okaloosa County at a glance

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Population
216,599
Census ACS
Median income
$81,998
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
51
32,120 students

Quick facts

School name
ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
OKALOOSA
Address
301 HUGHES ST NE, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
Phone
(850) 833-3355
County
Okaloosa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
583
Teachers (FTE)
34
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
435 (75%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
120138001343
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How large is ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 583 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many teachers does ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 34 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.
What is the student diversity at ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 45% White, 27% Hispanic, 14% Black, 1% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Who oversees ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by OKALOOSA in Okaloosa County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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