- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niceville, FL
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lula J. Edge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120138001329
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lula J. Edge Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Niceville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lula J. Edge Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lula J. Edge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Niceville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lula J. Edge Elementary School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120138001329 · Niceville, FL Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 15.2:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Lula J. Edge Elementary School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lula J. Edge 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 501
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
501 students
What this shows Lula J. Edge Elementary School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lula J. Edge Elementary School compares
Lula J. Edge 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Florida - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Lula J. Edge Elementary School is less mixed than 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 Lula J. Edge 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 Lula J. Edge 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lula J. Edge Elementary School
How many students attend Lula J. Edge Elementary School?
Lula J. Edge Elementary School has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niceville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lula J. Edge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lula J. Edge Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Lula J. Edge Elementary School?
36.4% of students at Lula J. Edge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lula J. Edge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lula J. Edge Elementary School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Niceville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lula J. Edge Elementary School?
Lula J. Edge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lula J. Edge Elementary School rank among schools in Niceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lula J. Edge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Niceville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Niceville on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Lula J. Edge 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.