Mary Esther Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 320 E Miracle Strip Pkwy
       Mary Esther, FL  32569-1926


(850) 833-3371

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
925th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,277 Help


Students who attend Mary Esther Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Max Bruner Junior Middle School
High:    Fort Walton Beach High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.9%
Hispanic:
23.8%
African American:
20.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.6% Help


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Compare Details Mary Esther Elementary School ranks better than 58.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 15th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mary Esther Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.9%), Hispanic (23.8%), African American (20.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary Esther Elementary School is 14.7, which is the 3rd best among 20 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary Esther Elementary School is $12,277, which is the highest among 21 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mary Esther Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Okaloosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Okaloosa 8th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary Esther Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.91 480th 1688 71.6%
2007 70.74 521st 1786 70.8%
2008 75.17 406th 1789 77.3%
2009 69.42 549th 1847 70.3%
2010 69.49 592nd 1919 69.2%
2011 67.54 663rd 1985 66.6%
2012 62.86 741st 1984 62.7%
2013 52.80 945th 2029 53.4%
2014 57.05 885th 2064 57.1%
2016 73.62 525th 2087 74.8%
2017 67.67 664th 2112 68.6%
2018 58.62 848th 2118 60.0%
2019 55.81 945th 2182 56.7%
2021 47.20 1156th 2247 48.6%
2022 43.88 1228th 2219 44.7%
2023 56.71 924th 2240 58.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mary Esther Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 425 80 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 528
1989 482 89 8 11 4 n/a n/a 0 594
1990 438 64 14 9 3 n/a n/a 0 528
1991 462 61 14 18 3 n/a n/a 0 558
1992 447 73 12 13 4 n/a n/a 0 549
1993 447 60 24 7 2 n/a n/a 0 540
1994 469 86 26 5 1 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 360 66 34 14 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1996 360 66 34 14 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1997 378 67 28 14 2 n/a n/a 0 489
1998 417 63 34 18 3 n/a n/a 0 535
1999 412 57 36 24 5 n/a n/a 0 534
2000 400 45 32 25 5 n/a n/a 0 507
2001 408 57 23 22 6 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 398 127 25 21 4 n/a n/a 0 575
2003 398 127 25 21 4 n/a n/a 0 575
2004 397 132 21 32 4 n/a n/a 0 586
2005 367 136 32 27 5 n/a n/a 0 567
2006 358 155 26 44 4 n/a n/a 0 587
2007 278 102 29 54 4 n/a n/a 66 533
2008 295 89 29 52 3 n/a n/a 78 546
2009 291 95 29 57 2 n/a n/a 74 548
2010 272 108 22 54 0 n/a n/a 77 533
2011 267 135 18 67 6 8 65 0 566
2012 292 151 19 55 4 6 72 0 599
2013 305 160 13 64 5 2 63 0 612
2014 282 196 13 70 5 5 63 0 634
2015 275 153 11 64 4 5 74 0 586
2016 260 149 14 61 2 3 88 0 577
2017 271 156 13 67 3 2 86 0 598
2018 277 145 18 80 4 3 85 0 612
2019 266 139 17 76 2 5 76 0 581
2020 227 130 14 82 3 3 74 0 533
2021 200 120 10 84 1 3 75 0 493
2022 196 106 6 97 0 4 62 0 471
2023 189 91 3 105 0 4 49 0 441

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary Esther Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 528 29.0 18.2 25.2
1989 594 31.0 19.1 27.8
1990 528 30.0 17.6 26.5
1991 558 29.0 19.2 30.3
1992 549 29.0 18.9 21.1
1993 540 30.0 18.0 19.8
1994 587 30.0 19.6 20.3
1995 476 27.0 17.6 22.9
1996 476 27.0 17.6 22.9
1997 489 28.0 17.5 25.8
1998 535 30.0 17.8 21.1
1999 534 30.0 17.8 40.6
2000 507 30.0 16.9 35.3
2001 516 29.0 17.8 37
2002 575 32.0 18.0 39.7
2003 575 32.0 18.0 39.7
2004 586 33.0 17.8 45.9
2005 567 37.0 15.3 49
2006 587 38.0 15.4 43.8
2007 533 39.0 13.7 50.7
2008 546 39.0 14.0 51.9
2009 548 41.9 13.2 55.1
2010 533 39.5 13.4 61.2
2011 566 37.8 14.9 61
2012 599 40.2 14.9 63.9
2013 612 41.0 14.9 62.3
2014 634 42.0 15.0 64.5
2015 586 42.0 13.9 63.7
2016 577 42.0 13.7 65.9
2017 598 40.0 14.9 67.6
2018 612 38.0 16.1 63.4
2019 581 37.0 15.7 59.6
2020 533 32.0 16.6 61.5
2021 493 32.0 15.4 64.3
2022 471 31.0 15.1 63.3
2023 441 30.0 14.7 69.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary Esther Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 528 29.0 18.2 25.2
1989 594 31.0 19.1 27.8
1990 528 30.0 17.6 26.5
1991 558 29.0 19.2 30.3
1992 549 29.0 18.9 21.1
1993 540 30.0 18.0 19.8
1994 587 30.0 19.6 20.3
1995 476 27.0 17.6 22.9
1996 476 27.0 17.6 22.9
1997 489 28.0 17.5 25.8
1998 535 30.0 17.8 21.1
1999 534 30.0 17.8 40.6
2000 507 30.0 16.9 35.3
2001 516 29.0 17.8 37
2002 575 32.0 18.0 39.7
2003 575 32.0 18.0 39.7
2004 586 33.0 17.8 45.9
2005 567 37.0 15.3 49
2006 587 38.0 15.4 43.8
2007 533 39.0 13.7 50.7
2008 546 39.0 14.0 51.9
2009 548 41.9 13.2 55.1
2010 533 39.5 13.4 61.2
2011 566 37.8 14.9 61
2012 599 40.2 14.9 63.9
2013 612 41.0 14.9 62.3
2014 634 42.0 15.0 64.5
2015 586 42.0 13.9 63.7
2016 577 42.0 13.7 65.9
2017 598 40.0 14.9 67.6
2018 612 38.0 16.1 63.4
2019 581 37.0 15.7 59.6
2020 533 32.0 16.6 61.5
2021 493 32.0 15.4 64.3
2022 471 31.0 15.1 63.3
2023 441 30.0 14.7 69.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary Esther Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $725 (8.3%) $8,041 (91.7%) $8,766
2019 $732 (7.6%) $8,843 (92.4%) $9,575
2020 $831 (8.4%) $9,091 (91.6%) $9,922
2021 $1,368 (12.3%) $9,711 (87.6%) $11,080
2022 $2,632 (21.4%) $9,646 (78.6%) $12,277

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary Esther Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 945th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 924th of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mary Esther Elementary School)4550
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6658
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary Esther Elementary School)5250
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7365
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Esther Elementary School)5554
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6761
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary Esther Elementary School)7055
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7465
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Esther Elementary School)6651
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6762
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary Esther Elementary School)7648
 28%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7158
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Mary Esther Elementary School)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Okaloosa)6357
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students581441
 24.1%
African American13991
 34.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian173
 82.4%
Hispanic76105
 38.2%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White266189
 28.9%
Two or More Races7649
 35.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.6%69.6%
 10.1%


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Students who attend Mary Esther Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Max Bruner Junior Middle School
High : Fort Walton Beach High School

Students at Mary Esther Elementary School are 43% White, 24% Hispanic, 21% African American, 11% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended Mary Esther Elementary School.

Mary Esther Elementary School ranks 925th of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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