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Dune Lakes Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

158^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Dune Lakes Elementary School in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, is a high-performing K-5 school with 924 students in the highly-ranked Walton County School District, consistently earning top marks and ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide.

Dune Lakes stands out as an academic leader in the region, significantly outperforming nearby schools. For example, its 5th-grade math proficiency rate of 90% far exceeds the 58% at Hutchison Beach Elementary School in the Bay district. The school is particularly strong in science, with an 83% proficiency rate that is 13 points higher than its nearest competitor, Breakfast Point Academy. While its chronic absenteeism rate of 20.7% is an area for improvement, it is much lower than the 39.1% rate at West Bay Elementary School and the 36.2% rate at Hutchison Beach. Only Van R. Butler Elementary School has a lower rate at 17.7%.

Dune Lakes is a "math powerhouse," with proficiency rates that climb from 80% in 3rd grade to an outstanding 90% in 5th grade, showing its curriculum builds skills effectively year after year. The school achieves these results with efficient spending of $13,079 per student, less than Van R. Butler but more than Freeport Elementary School. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1 and a stable 4- or 5-star rating for the past decade, Dune Lakes is a reliable, top-tier choice for families seeking a strong academic foundation.

924

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,079

Per pupil spending ?

28%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6565 Us Highway 98 E
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

(850) 622-5012

District: Walton

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.5%

Hispanic:

22.2%

Two or more races:

3.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (82% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Walton

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school82%

District avg72%

Florida avg62%

158^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Elementary Schools in the Walton

10^th of 70Walton among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	88.9	158 of 2240	92.9%	★★★★★
2025	91.6	116 of 2258	94.9%	★★★★★
2024	86.3	275 of 2256	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	88.6	206 of 2240	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	80.9	391 of 2219	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	85.8	288 of 2247	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	83.5	323 of 2182	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	83.5	333 of 2118	84.3%	★★★★☆
2017	90.9	127 of 2112	94.0%	★★★★★
2016	87.0	217 of 2087	89.6%	★★★★☆
2014	92.4	91 of 2064	95.6%	★★★★★
2013	83.3	280 of 2029	86.2%	★★★★☆
2012	91.0	117 of 1984	94.1%	★★★★★
2011	88.7	133 of 1985	93.3%	★★★★★
2010	78.1	370 of 1919	80.7%	★★★★☆
2009	78.5	342 of 1847	81.5%	★★★★☆
2008	83.3	242 of 1789	86.5%	★★★★☆
2007	81.9	290 of 1786	83.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math86%+22 vs state

Science83%+23 vs state

English Language Arts78%+18 vs state

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Schools Near Dune Lakes Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dune Lakes Elementary School	Public	K-5	6565 Us Highway 98 E	Santa Rosa Beach	32459	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 622-5012	924	63	14.5	28.0%	642 (69.5%)	33 (3.6%)	205 (22.2%)	7 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.7%)	88.9	158^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.9%		91.6	116^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.9%	42	73.0	80.0	80.0				80.0	88.0	90.0				83.0					$13,079	$338	$12,742
Van R. Butler Elementary School	Public	K-5	6694 W County Highway 30a	Santa Rosa Beach	32459	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 622-5040	914	66	13.8	27.7%	620 (67.8%)	35 (3.8%)	183 (20.0%)	21 (2.3%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.9%)	83.9	290^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.1%		86.3	257^th of 2258 public elementary schools	88.6%	33	78.0	71.0	71.0				86.0	85.0	87.0				70.0					$14,263	$317	$13,946
Freeport Elementary School	Public	K-4	160 Victory Blvd	Freeport	32439	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 892-1210	1,120	73	15.3	52.5%	766 (68.4%)	35 (3.1%)	242 (21.6%)	15 (1.3%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (4.5%)	74.4	518^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.9%		71.2	605^th of 2258 public elementary schools	73.2%	87	69.0	67.0					75.0	82.0										$13,180	$838	$12,342
West Bay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14813 School Dr	Panama City Beach	32413	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1850	362	23	15.7	37.3%	238 (65.7%)	12 (3.3%)	82 (22.7%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.8%)	51.3	1105^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.7%		59.5	891^st of 2258 public elementary schools	60.5%	214	57.0	57.0	51.0				53.0	75.0	82.0				55.0					$11,599	$1,207	$10,393
Hutchison Beach Elementary School	Public	K-5	12900 Middle Beach Rd	Panama City Beach	32407	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5195	573	34	16.8	43.3%	306 (53.4%)	111 (19.4%)	105 (18.3%)	11 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.6%)	63.3	803^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	64.2%		69.4	656^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.9%	147	65.0	68.0	75.0				71.0	57.0	58.0				74.0					$10,394	$1,090	$9,304
Breakfast Point Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	601 N Richard Jackson Blvd	Panama City Beach	32407	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-1190	1,089	70	15.5	38.4%	711 (65.3%)	124 (11.4%)	147 (13.5%)	30 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (6.8%)	65.2	750^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.5%		60.3	875^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.2%	125	60.0	62.0	67.0	70.0	71.0	78.0	70.0	68.0	72.0	67.0	75.0	67.0	77.0	72.0	95.0	100.0	87.0	$10,215	$792	$9,422

Frequently Asked Questions about Dune Lakes Elementary School

What district is Dune Lakes Elementary School in?

Walton

What is the racial makeup of Dune Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Dune Lakes Elementary School are 69% White, 22% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

How many students attend Dune Lakes Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 924 students attended Dune Lakes Elementary School.

Is Dune Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Dune Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 7.1% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Dune Lakes Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dune Lakes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Emerald Coast Middle School
Middle : Freeport Middle School
Middle : Walton Middle School
High : Freeport Senior High School
High : South Walton High School
High : Walton High School

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