Excellent
#169 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 4% in state
East Bay K-8 School
Elementary School · Santa Rosa · Gulf Breeze, FL
A Santa Rosa elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2535 ELKHART DR, Gulf Breeze, FL 32566
- Math 79% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Bay K-8 School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 76% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 14 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Bay K-8 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average329/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gulf Breeze), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,501
Median home value
$361,000
Median rent
$1,782/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32566; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Navarre Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 3–5 | 1.9 mi | 777 | Compare → |
| West Navarre Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–2 | 2.6 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Holley-navarre IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–5 | 4.2 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Holley-navarre PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–2 | 4.2 mi | 651 | 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.
Santa Rosa
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #1 of 36
- District spending per student
- $10,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Bay K-8 School is listed in SANTA ROSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Bay K-8 School
East Bay K-8 School is a public elementary school in Gulf Breeze, FL, part of Santa Rosa, serving approximately 1,081 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Bay K-8 School
What grades does East Bay K-8 School serve?
East Bay K-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend East Bay K-8 School?
East Bay K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 1,081 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Bay K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Bay K-8 School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Bay K-8 School rank in FL?
East Bay K-8 School ranks #169 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is East Bay K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Bay K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 East Bay K-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Bay K-8 School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is East Bay K-8 School a charter school?
No, East Bay K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Bay K-8 School a Title I school?
No, East Bay K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Bay K-8 School?
34.6% of students at East Bay K-8 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Rosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (850) 750-0134
- Area population (ZIP 32566)
- 43,166
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 32566; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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