LONGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

548 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Longwood Elementary School is a public school located in Shalimar, Florida, serving students as part of the Okaloosa County School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. It serves as a foundational institution for the local military-connected and civilian families residing in the Shalimar and Eglin Air Force Base vicinity.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that adheres to Florida state standards while promoting enrichment opportunities for its elementary-aged students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside social-emotional learning, Longwood Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for middle school success. Those looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, academic programs, or district-wide policies can visit their official page at the Okaloosa County School District website.

548

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LONGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	259
Black	66
Asian	15
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
259 (47.3 %)
White
153 (27.9 %)
Black
66 (12.0 %)
Two or More
51 (9.3 %)
Asian
15 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (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)833-4329
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 18

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 82