Excellent
#723 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 19% in state
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Elementary School · Walton · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
A Walton elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6565 US HIGHWAY 98 E, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- Math 81% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dune Lakes Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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
25.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dune Lakes 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average653/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,067
Median home value
$613,100
Median rent
$2,165/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Mossy Head SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 504 | Compare → |
| Paxton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 795 | Compare → |
| Van R. Butler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 950 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Walton
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #6 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dune Lakes Elementary School is listed in WALTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dune Lakes Elementary School
Dune Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, part of Walton, serving approximately 919 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #723 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dune Lakes Elementary School
What grades does Dune Lakes Elementary School serve?
Dune Lakes Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dune Lakes Elementary School?
Dune Lakes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 919 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dune Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dune Lakes Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dune Lakes Elementary School rank in FL?
Dune Lakes Elementary School ranks #723 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Dune Lakes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dune Lakes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Dune Lakes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dune Lakes Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dune Lakes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dune Lakes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dune Lakes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dune Lakes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dune Lakes Elementary School?
25.7% of students at Dune Lakes 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 919
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Walton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (850) 622-5012
- Area population (ZIP 32459)
- 22,104
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
Official sources & links
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 32459; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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