Kenwood Elementary School

Kenwood Elementary School serves 525 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Fort Walton Beach, providing a solid educational foundation with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The school ranks in the 78th percentile statewide, placing 849th out of 3,816 Florida elementary schools, with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. Academically, Kenwood demonstrates strong performance with 64% of students achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 60% meeting proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading.

These results reflect the dedicated work of the school's 35 full-time equivalent teachers who support student learning across all grade levels. The school draws families from a diverse community where the median household income is $61,407 and home values average $272,100. About 26% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the local poverty rate stands at 13.1%, indicating a mix of economic backgrounds among the student population.

Kenwood Elementary operates as a regular public school in Fort Walton Beach's small city environment, serving families throughout the 32547 ZIP code area. The school's location provides students with the benefits of a close-knit community atmosphere while maintaining access to the educational resources and opportunities available in this growing coastal Florida city.