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Lula J. Edge Elementary School

Q: Is Lula J. Edge Elementary School a good school?

Lula J. Edge Elementary School ranks 458 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

458^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lula J. Edge Elementary School in Niceville, FL, is a mid-sized school serving 501 students in grades PK through 5, and is part of the Okaloosa School District, which ranks in the top 18% of districts statewide.

Lula J. Edge is a solid, above-average school that consistently outperforms both district and state averages in all subjects, with math being a clear strength—recent proficiency scores ranged from 78% to 83%, well above the district's 67-72%. However, it has seen a notable decline from its peak in the mid-to-late 2010s, when it was a 5-star school in the top 10% of the state; it now holds a 4-star rating and sits in the 80th percentile. This places it as a strong "middle option" in a competitive area, outperforming nearby schools like Elliott Point Elementary School, Kenwood Elementary School, Longwood Elementary School, and Shalimar Elementary School, but not matching the elite status of its immediate neighbors, Bluewater Elementary School and James E Plew Elementary School, both 5-star schools in the top 10% of the state.

With 46.5% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, the school serves a moderately diverse socioeconomic population, which is a key differentiator from both higher- and lower-income nearby schools. Chronic absenteeism, while better than district and state averages, has risen to 14.2% and is higher than at Bluewater (8.6%) and Plew (12.1%), suggesting a growing area of concern. Per-student spending ($11,090) is balanced—higher than top-performing schools but lower than those with greater needs—indicating efficient resource allocation. Overall, Lula J. Edge offers a reliable, above-average education with strong math performance, making it a compelling choice for families seeking a well-rounded school in a high-achieving district.

501

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,090

Per pupil spending ?

46.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Highway 85 N
Niceville, FL 32578

(850) 833-4138

District: Okaloosa

Students who attend Lula J. Edge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	C. W. Ruckel Middle School
High:	Niceville Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

Two or more races:

14.8%

Hispanic:

9.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (74% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Florida elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg67%

Florida avg62%

458^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From top 6% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 20Elementary Schools in the Okaloosa

12^th of 70Okaloosa 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	76.9	458 of 2240	79.6%	★★★★☆
2025	81.9	369 of 2258	83.7%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	481 of 2256	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	78.7	435 of 2240	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	79.3	428 of 2219	80.7%	★★★★☆
2021	87.7	250 of 2247	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	88.2	204 of 2182	90.7%	★★★★★
2018	91.1	123 of 2118	94.2%	★★★★★
2017	89.2	167 of 2112	92.1%	★★★★★
2016	91.2	133 of 2087	93.6%	★★★★★
2014	83.1	310 of 2064	85.0%	★★★★☆
2013	85.0	243 of 2029	88.0%	★★★★☆
2012	85.1	236 of 1984	88.1%	★★★★☆
2011	86.5	190 of 1985	90.4%	★★★★★
2010	81.7	286 of 1919	85.1%	★★★★☆
2009	87.6	150 of 1847	91.9%	★★★★★
2008	88.5	132 of 1789	92.6%	★★★★★
2007	88.8	137 of 1786	92.3%	★★★★★
2006	78.8	324 of 1688	80.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math80%+16 vs state

English Language Arts71%+10 vs state

Science62%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, February 3, 2012

I love this school for my children. It is fantastic. There is an overall feeling of community from the front office to the teachers, parents, administration and students. The curriculum is wonderful. The children have pe and recess, which was important to us since many of the schools in the area no longer have both. My children have excelled at this school. We are very pleased with everything. We are proud to say that our third will attend Edge next year. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 7, 2009

I have three children, two which currently attend Edge and my oldest attended Edge for the past 6 years. The oldest is about to enter middle school and I believe she is extremely prepared for the changes and challenges she is about to encounter, thanks to how she has been taught and to what she has been taught.

The school structure and academic plan has been phenomenal and my girls are on a positive educational road; from general education to computers to the arts, my girls have been involved in every aspect of learning the school has offered. Of course one is better at music then the other, and one is better at math than the other, and on it goes, but the point is, I feel my girls will be prepared to face the middle school challenges when the time comes.

On a daily basis, the entire staff at Edge Elementary play a vital role in my girls preparedness; all the teachers & administrative staff know my girls and always make themselves available to provide an A+ education and to assist them as needed, the food service providers teach my children manners and courtesies, the PE coaches teach them perserverance and present a "can do attitude", the janitorial service providers teach my girls the respect of cleaning up after themselves, and the before/after-care providers reinforce all these activities learned in the day. Each person at Edge brings a critical piece of life-learning to the table and my girls gladly feed their thirsty little minds.

My girls are well cared for, well educated and I can't say anything more than this... Given a choice, my girls wake up ready to go to school versus staying home and doing nothing! Close Quote

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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
Lula J. Edge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Highway 85 N	Niceville	32578	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4138	501	31	16.4	46.5%	352 (70.3%)	18 (3.6%)	49 (9.8%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (14.8%)	76.9	458^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.6%		81.9	369^th of 2258 public elementary schools	83.7%	89	74.0	67.0	71.0				80.0	83.0	78.0				62.0					$11,090	$530	$10,561
James E Plew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Pine Ave	Niceville	32578	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4100	762	43	17.7	27.7%	557 (73.1%)	21 (2.8%)	89 (11.7%)	13 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (10.6%)	87.9	186^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.7%		89	195^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.4%	9	82.0	78.0	82.0				81.0	85.0	81.0				76.0					$9,100	$279	$8,821
Addie R. Lewis School	Public	PK, KG-8	281 Mississippi Ave	Valparaiso	32580	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-4130	653	45	14.5	47.8%	386 (59.1%)	68 (10.4%)	98 (15.0%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	84 (12.9%)	62	834^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.8%		52.6	1059^th of 2258 public elementary schools	53.1%	225	55.0	63.0	67.0	80.0	77.0	82.0	45.0	71.0	66.0	74.0	69.0	79.0	59.0	80.0	94.0	100.0	97.0	$13,780	$1,149	$12,632
Eglin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 Gaffney Rd	Eglin Afb	32542	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4320	436	25	17.4	31.9%	187 (42.9%)	61 (14.0%)	107 (24.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	77 (17.7%)	67.5	697^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.9%		68.9	667^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.5%	30	69.0	62.0	68.0				67.0	80.0	70.0				64.0					$10,203	$338	$9,865
Bluewater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4545 Range Rd	Niceville	32578	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4240	885	52	17.0	20.9%	708 (80.0%)	11 (1.2%)	95 (10.7%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (6.9%)	92.2	89^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.0%		88	227^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.9%	138	78.0	83.0	82.0				92.0	91.0	85.0				85.0					$9,256	$545	$8,712
Longwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Holly Ave	Shalimar	32579	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-4329	555	34	16.3	76.6%	133 (24.0%)	65 (11.7%)	291 (52.4%)	13 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	49 (8.8%)	10.7	2131^st of 2240 public elementary schools	4.9%		9.8	2154^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.6%	23	31.0	42.0	36.0				49.0	38.0	34.0				36.0					$11,639	$996	$10,644
Shalimar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 Joe Martin Cir	Shalimar	32579	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-4339	557	32	17.4	68.8%	288 (51.7%)	52 (9.3%)	140 (25.1%)	12 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (11.3%)	41.4	1363^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	39.2%		43.8	1249^th of 2258 public elementary schools	44.7%	114	41.0	44.0	70.0				66.0	51.0	63.0				59.0					$10,507	$809	$9,699
Kenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15 Eagle St NE	Fort Walton Beach	32547	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-3570	471	34	13.8	67.1%	227 (48.2%)	52 (11.0%)	114 (24.2%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	70 (14.9%)	29.7	1674^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.3%		38.7	1397^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.1%	277	43.0	50.0	59.0				43.0	50.0	51.0				56.0					$13,844	$1,235	$12,610
Destin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	630 Kelly St	Destin	32541	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4360	910	53	17.1	44.5%	590 (64.8%)	49 (5.4%)	175 (19.2%)	21 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (8.0%)	76	483^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	78.4%		82.9	340^th of 2258 public elementary schools	84.9%	143	63.0	75.0					74.0	87.0										$9,519	$233	$9,286
Liza Jackson Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	1123 Hospital Rd	Fort Walton Beach	32547	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 833-3321	977	60	16.2	21.8%	664 (68.0%)	73 (7.5%)	125 (12.8%)	32 (3.3%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	77 (7.9%)	89.1	152^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	93.2%		90	168^th of 2258 public elementary schools	92.6%	16	90.0	78.0	78.0	88.0	90.0	84.0	92.0	78.0	87.0	83.0	91.0	75.0	81.0	78.0	91.0	100.0	95.0	$8,182	$86	$8,096

Frequently Asked Questions about Lula J. Edge Elementary School

How many students attend Lula J. Edge Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 501 students attended Lula J. Edge Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Lula J. Edge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lula J. Edge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : C. W. Ruckel Middle School
High : Niceville Senior High School

Is Lula J. Edge Elementary School a good school?

Lula J. Edge Elementary School ranks 458^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Lula J. Edge Elementary School in?

Okaloosa

What is the racial makeup of Lula J. Edge Elementary School?

Students at Lula J. Edge Elementary School are 70% White, 15% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

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