- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Annette P. Edwins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120138001320
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Fort Walton Beach · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Annette P. Edwins Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120138001320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120138001320 · Fort Walton Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 15.3:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- This school 490
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
490 students
What this shows Annette P. Edwins Elementary School reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Annette P. Edwins Elementary School compares
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Annette P. Edwins Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Annette P. Edwins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Annette P. Edwins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
How many students attend Annette P. Edwins Elementary School?
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Walton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School?
70.0% of students at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Annette P. Edwins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Annette P. Edwins Elementary School is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Annette P. Edwins Elementary School?
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Annette P. Edwins Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Walton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Annette P. Edwins Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Walton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Annette P. Edwins Elementary School, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.