- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Liza Jackson Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120138003735Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liza Jackson Preparatory School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 14
- public schools in Fort Walton Beach · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 977
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Liza Jackson Preparatory School ranks #3 of 14 public schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120138003735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Liza Jackson Preparatory School held near 977 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120138003735 · Fort Walton Beach, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
977 enr · 16.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Liza Jackson Preparatory School held near 977 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Liza Jackson Preparatory 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
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
977 students
What this shows Liza Jackson Preparatory School reports 977 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liza Jackson Preparatory School compares
Liza Jackson Preparatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 68% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 977 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
977
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 977 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 7.5%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Liza Jackson Preparatory 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 Liza Jackson Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Baker School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Liza Jackson Preparatory 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 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.
Frequently asked questions about Liza Jackson Preparatory School
How many students attend Liza Jackson Preparatory School?
Liza Jackson Preparatory School has 977 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Walton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 971 (2022-23) → 977 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liza Jackson Preparatory School?
16.7% of students at Liza Jackson Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liza Jackson Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Liza Jackson Preparatory School is White at 68.0% 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 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liza Jackson Preparatory School?
Liza Jackson Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liza Jackson Preparatory School rank among public schools in Fort Walton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Liza Jackson Preparatory School ranks #3 of 14 public 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 public schools in Fort Walton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Liza Jackson Preparatory 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.