Bluewater Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 4545 Range Rd
       Niceville, FL  32578-8713


(850) 833-4240

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,278 Help


Students who attend Bluewater Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  930

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
Hispanic:
11.8%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.7% Help


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Compare Details Bluewater Elementary School ranks better than 96.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first 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 93.64. (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 Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (11.8%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluewater Elementary School is 16.6. 12 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluewater Elementary School is $8,278. 18 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bluewater 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 Bluewater Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 96.26 18th 1688 98.9%
2007 95.45 14th 1786 99.2%
2008 95.92 14th 1789 99.2%
2009 95.53 12th 1847 99.4%
2010 92.95 49th 1919 97.4%
2011 92.13 62nd 1985 96.9%
2012 95.99 25th 1984 98.7%
2013 94.75 43rd 2029 97.9%
2014 93.40 66th 2064 96.8%
2016 95.90 37th 2087 98.2%
2017 95.33 33rd 2112 98.4%
2018 94.38 50th 2118 97.6%
2019 94.19 45th 2182 97.9%
2021 95.39 47th 2247 97.9%
2022 93.09 91st 2219 95.9%
2023 93.64 75th 2240 96.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Bluewater Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 624 12 12 12 4 n/a n/a 0 664
1992 717 12 14 17 4 n/a n/a 0 764
1993 764 11 23 20 3 n/a n/a 0 821
1994 779 17 25 16 3 n/a n/a 0 840
1995 794 19 21 20 1 n/a n/a 0 855
1996 794 19 21 20 1 n/a n/a 0 855
1997 823 22 22 20 1 n/a n/a 0 888
1998 656 16 16 16 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1999 668 13 11 17 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2000 698 9 15 17 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2001 675 12 11 11 2 n/a n/a 0 711
2002 675 12 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2003 675 12 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2004 646 13 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2005 643 17 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2006 639 18 7 19 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2007 591 13 11 15 0 n/a n/a 35 665
2008 552 14 8 12 1 n/a n/a 46 633
2009 517 9 8 15 1 n/a n/a 55 605
2010 610 18 12 4 1 n/a n/a 54 699
2011 657 13 12 39 0 0 42 0 763
2012 683 19 20 40 1 0 50 0 813
2013 700 24 22 40 3 1 39 0 829
2014 716 22 26 54 2 1 54 0 875
2015 727 19 23 53 3 1 50 0 876
2016 735 26 22 55 3 0 53 0 894
2017 751 19 17 80 4 0 55 0 926
2018 773 16 16 108 3 0 48 0 964
2019 764 17 9 123 2 0 40 0 955
2020 775 22 11 143 1 0 40 0 992
2021 737 20 9 118 0 0 37 0 921
2022 781 16 8 107 0 0 40 0 952
2023 749 18 9 110 0 1 43 0 930

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 Bluewater Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 664 32.0 20.7 6.3
1992 764 36.0 21.2 5
1993 821 39.0 21.1 4
1994 840 39.0 21.5 4.2
1995 855 39.0 21.9 4
1996 855 39.0 21.9 4
1997 888 44.0 20.2 4.2
1998 705 35.0 20.1 5.4
1999 709 37.0 19.2 9.3
2000 739 37.0 20.0 12
2001 711 35.0 20.3 12.1
2002 710 32.0 22.2 9.2
2003 710 32.0 22.2 9.2
2004 681 36.0 18.9 9.8
2005 681 42.0 16.2 9.5
2006 683 40.0 17.1 11.4
2007 665 39.0 17.1 10.2
2008 633 52.0 12.2 9.7
2009 605 45.9 13.3 14.5
2010 699 47.5 14.7 16.3
2011 763 46.0 16.5 16.5
2012 813 48.0 16.9 15.3
2013 829 52.0 15.9 13.6
2014 875 55.0 15.9 13.6
2015 876 53.0 16.5 16.4
2016 894 57.0 15.6 15.4
2017 926 59.0 15.6 14.1
2018 964 57.0 16.9 14.2
2019 955 58.0 16.4 13.4
2020 992 58.0 17.1 15.3
2021 921 55.0 16.7 14.9
2022 952 57.0 16.7 12.1
2023 930 56.0 16.6 15.7

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 Bluewater Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 664 32.0 20.7 6.3
1992 764 36.0 21.2 5
1993 821 39.0 21.1 4
1994 840 39.0 21.5 4.2
1995 855 39.0 21.9 4
1996 855 39.0 21.9 4
1997 888 44.0 20.2 4.2
1998 705 35.0 20.1 5.4
1999 709 37.0 19.2 9.3
2000 739 37.0 20.0 12
2001 711 35.0 20.3 12.1
2002 710 32.0 22.2 9.2
2003 710 32.0 22.2 9.2
2004 681 36.0 18.9 9.8
2005 681 42.0 16.2 9.5
2006 683 40.0 17.1 11.4
2007 665 39.0 17.1 10.2
2008 633 52.0 12.2 9.7
2009 605 45.9 13.3 14.5
2010 699 47.5 14.7 16.3
2011 763 46.0 16.5 16.5
2012 813 48.0 16.9 15.3
2013 829 52.0 15.9 13.6
2014 875 55.0 15.9 13.6
2015 876 53.0 16.5 16.4
2016 894 57.0 15.6 15.4
2017 926 59.0 15.6 14.1
2018 964 57.0 16.9 14.2
2019 955 58.0 16.4 13.4
2020 992 58.0 17.1 15.3
2021 921 55.0 16.7 14.9
2022 952 57.0 16.7 12.1
2023 930 56.0 16.6 15.7

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 Bluewater Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $226 (3.1%) $7,035 (96.9%) $7,261
2019 $138 (1.8%) $7,354 (98.2%) $7,492
2020 $153 (2.1%) $7,120 (97.9%) $7,273
2021 $542 (6.9%) $7,291 (93.1%) $7,833
2022 $1,469 (17.7%) $6,808 (82.2%) $8,278

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluewater 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 45th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 75th of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bluewater Elementary School)8779
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6658
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bluewater Elementary School)9585
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7365
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bluewater Elementary School)7975
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6761
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bluewater Elementary School)8883
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7465
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bluewater Elementary School)8585
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6762
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bluewater Elementary School)8582
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7158
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Bluewater Elementary School)8580
 5%
   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 Students955930
 2.6%
African American1718
 5.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian99
Hispanic123110
 10.6%
Pacific Islander01
White764749
 2%
Two or More Races4043
 7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.4%15.7%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bluewater Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 930 students attended Bluewater Elementary School.

Yes! Bluewater Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 75th of 2242 Florida elementary schools.

Students at Bluewater Elementary School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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