Enrollment
794
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120138001322
Bob Sikes Elementary School — Crestview, FL
Federal NCES profile for Bob Sikes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bob Sikes Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bob Sikes Elementary School reports 794 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% below the Florida average and 14% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 794 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Okaloosa spends $12,274 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.0% from local sources (property taxes), 37.4% from the state, and 19.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bob Sikes Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 14% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 14% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,274
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 794 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 794 Top 69% in Florida — larger than 31% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 17.6:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.8% -14% vs state
NCES ID 120138001322
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 10.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 794:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.2%
In-school suspensions 65
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Okaloosa, which includes Bob Sikes Elementary School.
$12,274
Per student
-4%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 37.4%
Federal 19.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
Similar other schools in Crestview
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
1,032 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Antioch Elementary School
Standard public school
931 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
875 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Northwood Elementary School
Standard public school
814 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Okaloosa Online Non Franchised
Standard public school
581 students
Southside Primary School
Standard public school
260 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bob Sikes Elementary School
How many students attend Bob Sikes Elementary School?
Bob Sikes Elementary School has 794 students enrolled. It is a other school in CRESTVIEW, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bob Sikes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bob Sikes Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bob Sikes Elementary School?
44.8% of students at Bob Sikes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bob Sikes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bob Sikes Elementary School is White at 62.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in CRESTVIEW, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bob Sikes Elementary School?
Bob Sikes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.