FREEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALTON
15381 US HIGHWAYY 331 S
FREEPORT, FL 32439
1,123 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Freeport Elementary School (FES), located in Freeport, Florida, serves as a central educational hub within the Walton County School District. Situated along US Highway 331, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing young learners for their transition into middle school. As part of a growing coastal county, the school reflects the district’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality public education to a diverse and expanding local population.

The school is dedicated to cultivating a positive school climate where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through its official website, FES maintains strong communication with families, providing essential resources, information on curriculum standards, and updates on school events. By fostering a partnership between teachers, parents, and the community, Freeport Elementary strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development for every student it serves.
1,123
Total Students
64.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    773 (68.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    250 (22.3 %)
  • Two or More
    52 (4.6 %)
  • Black
    34 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    8 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WALTON
Phone: (850)892-1210
Website: http://fes.walton.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 1,123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 64.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 505
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 83

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 90
Kindergarten 207
Grade 1 226
Grade 2 215
Grade 3 198
Grade 4 187
Gender Ratio