- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Destin, FL
Destin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Destin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120138001328
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Destin Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Destin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Destin Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Destin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Destin, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Destin Elementary School held near 933 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 59.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 120138001328 · Destin, FL Other · MID · TRAD
910 enr · 15.4:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Destin Elementary School held near 933 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE held 59.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Destin 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 910
Destin Elementary School
910 students
What this shows Destin Elementary School reports 910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Destin Elementary School compares
Destin 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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 910 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Destin Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Destin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Destin 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 (~910 students)
Frequently asked questions about Destin Elementary School
How many students attend Destin Elementary School?
Destin Elementary School has 910 students enrolled. It is a public school in Destin, FL. CCD year-over-year: 976 (2022-23) → 933 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Destin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Destin Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% 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 Destin Elementary School?
35.9% of students at Destin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Destin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Destin Elementary School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Destin, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Destin Elementary School?
Destin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Destin Elementary School rank among public schools in Destin?
By Resource Investment Index, Destin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Destin, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Destin 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.