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Wright Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1691^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 25% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Wright Elementary School in Fort Walton Beach, FL, serves 609 students in grades PK-5 within the high-performing Okaloosa School District, but it has experienced a dramatic decline over the past decade, dropping from a 3-star school to a 1-star school ranking in the 25th percentile statewide.

Academic performance at Wright Elementary is significantly below district and state averages across most subjects and grade levels. For example, only 33% of 3rd graders are proficient in ELA compared to the district average of 62%, and 43% are proficient in math versus the district's 71%. This contrasts sharply with nearby schools like Florosa Elementary (78% in 3rd ELA, 85% in 3rd Math) and Destin Elementary (63% in 3rd ELA, 74% in 3rd Math). However, there is a bright spot in 4th grade math, where 70% of students are proficient—above the state average of 65% and nearly matching the district average of 72%. The school also spends more per student ($11,387) than many higher-performing peers, suggesting funding alone is not the issue.

The most critical challenge facing Wright Elementary is chronic absenteeism, which has more than quadrupled since the 2019-2020 school year to 31.9% in 2023-2024. This rate is well above the district average of 20.5% and dramatically higher than schools like Liza Jackson Preparatory School (8.0%), located just 1.43 miles away. With 80.62% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with high economic needs. Any improvement plan must prioritize reducing absenteeism through community outreach and family support to help students build consistent academic momentum.

609

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,387

Per pupil spending ?

80.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

305 Lang Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

(850) 833-3580

District: Okaloosa

Students who attend Wright Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	W. C. Pryor Middle School
High:	Choctawhatchee Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.0%

White:

22.0%

African American:

13.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2016 → 25th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (49% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (25th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 40 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg67%

Florida avg62%

1,691^st of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 25%▼ down 41 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to bottom 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^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	29.0	1691 of 2240	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	19.4	1933 of 2258	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.2	1843 of 2256	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.0	1438 of 2240	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.2	1542 of 2219	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.7	1142 of 2247	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.7	846 of 2182	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.2	738 of 2118	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.4	835 of 2112	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.2	728 of 2087	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	31.2	1490 of 2064	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	27.2	1562 of 2029	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	31.7	1402 of 1984	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	37.4	1320 of 1985	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.7	1020 of 1919	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.2	1151 of 1847	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.9	833 of 1789	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.9	517 of 1786	71.1%	★★★★☆
2006	72.9	456 of 1688	73.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math54%-10 vs state

Science52%-8 vs state

English Language Arts44%-17 vs state

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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
Wright Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	305 Lang Rd	Fort Walton Beach	32547	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-3580	609	36	16.9	80.6%	134 (22.0%)	79 (13.0%)	323 (53.0%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	59 (9.7%)	29	1691^st of 2240 public elementary schools	24.5%		19.4	1933^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	14.4%	242	33.0	52.0	49.0				43.0	70.0	52.0				52.0					$11,387	$963	$10,425
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
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7 Wright Pkwy SW	Fort Walton Beach	32548	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-3333	490	29	16.8	76.9%	197 (40.2%)	80 (16.3%)	149 (30.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	60 (12.2%)	47.7	1204^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.3%		39.4	1376^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.1%	172	60.0	55.0	59.0				75.0	68.0	54.0				43.0					$13,181	$1,420	$11,760
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
Elliott Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Hughes St NE	Fort Walton Beach	32548	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-3355	583	34	17.1	74.6%	263 (45.1%)	84 (14.4%)	159 (27.3%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	68 (11.7%)	38.9	1434^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.0%		37.3	1437^th of 2258 public elementary schools	36.4%	3	51.0	55.0	58.0				61.0	57.0	53.0				53.0					$11,650	$1,118	$10,533
Mary Esther Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	320 E Miracle Strip Pkwy	Mary Esther	32569	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-3371	438	26	16.8	73.3%	165 (37.7%)	89 (20.3%)	120 (27.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	59 (13.5%)	27.1	1742^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	22.2%		48.8	1139^th of 2258 public elementary schools	49.6%	603	33.0	44.0	47.0				59.0	62.0	47.0				49.0					$11,053	$872	$10,181
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
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
Florosa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 W Highway 98	Mary Esther	32569	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-4381	539	31	17.3	56.4%	251 (46.6%)	68 (12.6%)	137 (25.4%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	72 (13.4%)	78.5	418^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.3%		78.6	437^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.6%	19	78.0	73.0	70.0				85.0	81.0	63.0				70.0					$10,973	$1,020	$9,954

Frequently Asked Questions about Wright Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Wright Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wright Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : W. C. Pryor Middle School
High : Choctawhatchee Senior High School

Is Wright Elementary School a good school?

Wright Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Wright Elementary School?

Students at Wright Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 22% White, 13% African American, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Wright Elementary School in?

Okaloosa

How many students attend Wright Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 609 students attended Wright Elementary School.

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

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