JAMES E PLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

829 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James E. Plew Elementary School, located in Niceville, Florida, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Okaloosa County School District. Known for its strong academic foundation and nurturing environment, the school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and character development. It serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, Plew Elementary is recognized for maintaining a positive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and inclusivity. The school benefits from its location in the Niceville area, which is deeply connected to the nearby military community, resulting in a diverse and resilient student body. With a commitment to excellence and a well-rounded approach to education, the school prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond, upholding the high standards of the Okaloosa County school system.

829

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES E PLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	659
Hispanic	76
Black	14
Asian	6
Two or More	72
American Indian	2

White
659 (79.5 %)
Hispanic
76 (9.2 %)
Two or More
72 (8.7 %)
Black
14 (1.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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:	OKALOOSA
Phone:	(850)833-4100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 1

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 142

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 161

Grade 5 133