- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gulf Breeze, FL
Oriole Beach Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oriole Beach Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120165002258
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oriole Beach Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gulf Breeze · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oriole Beach Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oriole Beach Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gulf Breeze, FL.
School address
District: Santa Rosa · Florida
NCES ID 120165002258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Oriole Beach Elementary School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120165002258 · Gulf Breeze, FL Other · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 13.7:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Oriole Beach Elementary School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Oriole Beach Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- This school 765
Oriole Beach Elementary School
765 students
What this shows Oriole Beach Elementary School reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oriole Beach Elementary School compares
Oriole Beach 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$10,065
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 765 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Oriole Beach Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oriole Beach Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oriole Beach Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oriole Beach Elementary School
How many students attend Oriole Beach Elementary School?
Oriole Beach Elementary School has 765 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gulf Breeze, FL. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oriole Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oriole Beach Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 Oriole Beach Elementary School?
24.7% of students at Oriole Beach Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oriole Beach Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oriole Beach Elementary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Gulf Breeze, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oriole Beach Elementary School?
Oriole Beach Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Oriole Beach Elementary School rank among schools in Gulf Breeze?
By Resource Investment Index, Oriole Beach Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gulf Breeze, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gulf Breeze on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa?
Besides Oriole Beach Elementary School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.