- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dune Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120198004144
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dune Lakes Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Santa Rosa Beach · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dune Lakes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dune Lakes Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120198004144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Dune Lakes Elementary School held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120198004144 · Santa Rosa Beach, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 14.7:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Walton High School (1,127 students)
Dune Lakes Elementary School held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dune Lakes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Walton H
South Walton High School
1,127 students
- Freeport Eleme
Freeport Elementary School
1,120 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
969 students
- This school
Dune Lakes Elementary School
924 students
- Van R. Butler
Van R. Butler Elementary School
914 students
- Emerald Coast
Emerald Coast Middle School
872 students
What this shows Dune Lakes Elementary School reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dune Lakes Elementary School compares
Dune Lakes 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
924
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$13,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 924 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Dune Lakes Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walton reports $13,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dune Lakes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeport Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van R. Butler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerald Coast Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dune Lakes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~924 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dune Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Dune Lakes Elementary School?
Dune Lakes Elementary School has 924 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 928 (2022-23) → 919 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dune Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dune Lakes Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Dune Lakes Elementary School?
21.9% of students at Dune Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dune Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dune Lakes Elementary School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dune Lakes Elementary School?
Dune Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Dune Lakes Elementary School rank among public schools in Santa Rosa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Dune Lakes Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Santa Rosa Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Walton?
Besides Dune Lakes Elementary School, Walton also operates South Walton High School (1,127 students), Freeport Elementary School (1,120 students), and Walton High School (969 students). See the Walton district page for the complete list.