DESTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DESTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OKALOOSA school district, located in DESTIN, FL with about 917 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 57 teachers, DESTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DESTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 630 Kelly Street in Destin, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for the local community under the administration of the Okaloosa County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the Destin area, fostering both academic growth and social development within a supportive learning environment. The school is known for being an integral part of the coastal community, balancing standard curriculum requirements with the unique needs of families living in the Emerald Coast region.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Okaloosa County School District, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through rigorous academic standards, character development, and community engagement. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, Destin Elementary works to integrate modern educational practices and technology into the classroom. For parents and community members, the school serves as a primary point of contact for student information, district policies, and ongoing academic initiatives through their official district website.

For more information, contact DESTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (850) 833-4360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

630 KELLY ST
DESTIN, FL 32541-1750
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DESTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DESTIN, FL with about 917 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
OKALOOSA
Total Students:
917
Teachers:
57
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 917 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DESTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.2%
Hispanic/Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
2.6%
Black or African American
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.