NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OKEECHOBEE school district, located in OKEECHOBEE, FL with about 621 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 42 teachers, NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 3000 NW 10th Terrace in Okeechobee, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Okeechobee County School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in their primary formative years. The school focuses on building core academic competencies in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science while fostering the social and emotional development necessary for student success.
The school emphasizes community involvement and effective communication between educators and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through its digital platform, North Elementary provides resources for parents and students, reflecting its commitment to transparency and academic engagement. By prioritizing student achievement and a positive school culture, North Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, playing a vital role in the Okeechobee community.
For more information, contact NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 462-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972-1859
(863) 462-5100
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OKEECHOBEE, FL with about 621 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- OKEECHOBEE
- Total Students:
- 621
- Teachers:
- 42
- 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 school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 621 students
- White
- 53.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.0%
- Male
- 56.0%
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.