Summary:
Eglin Afb, Florida, is home to a single elementary school, Eglin Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 4 and is part of the highly-rated Okaloosa school district, ranking in the top 17% of Florida districts.
Eglin Elementary School stands out as a strong academic performer, consistently exceeding both district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the most recent data, 4th-grade Math proficiency reached 80%, compared to 72% for the district and 65% for the state. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.4%, which is less than half the state average of 31.4% and significantly better than the district's 20.5%. This high attendance rate is a strong indicator of student engagement and provides a solid foundation for learning. The school serves a military-connected population with a free/reduced lunch eligibility rate of 31.88% and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.4, with spending of $10,203 per student.
An interesting finding is a "ranking paradox": despite its high absolute test scores, the school's state percentile rank slightly declined from the 70th to the 69th percentile, and its star rating dropped from 4 to 3 stars. This suggests that while Eglin Elementary School remains a high-achieving school, other schools across Florida are improving at a faster pace, making the competitive landscape more challenging. Overall, this school offers a high-quality education within a top-tier district, supported by excellent attendance and effective resource allocation.
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