SILVER SANDS-EXCEP. CHILDREN

349 HOLMES BLVD NW
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548

114 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Silver Sands School, located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is a specialized educational institution within the Okaloosa County School District dedicated to serving students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities. The school focuses on providing a highly individualized, supportive, and therapeutic environment for students ranging from pre-kindergarten through age 22. Their mission centers on fostering independence, functional life skills, and personal growth, ensuring that each student receives an education tailored to their unique physical, social, and academic needs.

The school is equipped with specialized resources and a dedicated staff, including certified exceptional student education (ESE) teachers, therapists, and support personnel who work collaboratively to help students reach their highest potential. Beyond traditional academics, the curriculum emphasizes daily living skills, vocational training, and community integration to prepare students for the transition into adulthood. By maintaining a focus on dignity, inclusion, and holistic development, Silver Sands serves as a vital resource for families in the Okaloosa County area who require specialized educational pathways for their children.

114

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SILVER SANDS-EXCEP. CHILDREN
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	19
Black	20
Asian	2
Two or More	10

White
63 (55.3 %)
Black
20 (17.5 %)
Hispanic
19 (16.7 %)
Two or More
10 (8.8 %)
Asian
2 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OKALOOSA
Phone:	(850)833-3364
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Kindergarten 6

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 12

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 9