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#2833 of 3,778 schools in FL
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
Elementary School · Okaloosa · Fort Walton Beach, FL
An Okaloosa elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7 WRIGHT PKWY SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- Math 52% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Annette P. Edwins Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,857
Median home value
$291,000
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Sands-excep. ChildrenEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Mary Esther Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Montessori Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–3 | 1.4 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Okaloosa
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #37 of 46
- District spending per student
- $10,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School is listed in OKALOOSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Walton Beach, FL, part of Okaloosa, serving approximately 464 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,833 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
What grades does Annette P. Edwins Elementary School serve?
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Annette P. Edwins Elementary School?
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Annette P. Edwins Elementary School rank in FL?
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School ranks #2,833 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Annette P. Edwins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Annette P. Edwins Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Annette P. Edwins Elementary School a charter school?
No, Annette P. Edwins Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Annette P. Edwins Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Annette P. Edwins Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Annette P. Edwins Elementary School?
74.6% of students at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (850) 833-3333
- Area population (ZIP 32548)
- 23,209
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32548; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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