- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shalimar, FL
Shalimar Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shalimar Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120138001341
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shalimar Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Shalimar · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shalimar Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shalimar Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shalimar, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Shalimar Elementary School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 120138001341 · Shalimar, FL Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 15.5:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Shalimar Elementary School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Shalimar 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 557
Shalimar Elementary School
557 students
What this shows Shalimar Elementary School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shalimar Elementary School compares
Shalimar 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Florida - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 9.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Shalimar Elementary School is more 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 Shalimar Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shalimar 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shalimar Elementary School
How many students attend Shalimar Elementary School?
Shalimar Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shalimar, FL. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shalimar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shalimar Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Shalimar Elementary School?
56.0% of students at Shalimar Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shalimar Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shalimar Elementary School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Shalimar, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shalimar Elementary School?
Shalimar Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Shalimar Elementary School rank among public schools in Shalimar?
By Resource Investment Index, Shalimar Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shalimar, 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 Shalimar 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.