How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bluewater Elementary School | James E Plew Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Niceville, FL | Niceville, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 885 | 762 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.0% | 26.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bluewater Elementary School | James E Plew Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,809 | $10,809 |
| District | Okaloosa County School District | Okaloosa County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bluewater Elementary School | James E Plew Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 73.1% |
| African American | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 10.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bluewater Elementary School | James E Plew Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 950:1 | 827:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.1% | 12.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 20 | 31 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.