LIZA JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL

1123 HOSPITAL RD
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547

Charter School 977 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Liza Jackson Preparatory School (LJPS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, serving students in grades kindergarten through eighth. As a designated "School of Excellence," the institution is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to high student achievement. The school operates with a focus on preparing students for higher education by fostering strong critical thinking skills, character development, and a culture of personal responsibility.

The school’s curriculum is noted for being challenging and fast-paced, often utilizing a "gifted-style" approach to learning that emphasizes mastery of core subjects. Because it is a charter school, LJPS maintains a unique partnership with the Okaloosa County School District while operating under its own governing board, allowing for specialized instructional strategies. Beyond academics, the school encourages community involvement and parent participation, creating a structured, supportive environment aimed at building both academic success and well-rounded citizenship.

977

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIZA JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	664
Hispanic	125
Black	73
Asian	32
Two or More	77
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
664 (68.0%)
Hispanic
125 (12.8%)
Two or More
77 (7.9%)
Black
73 (7.5%)
Asian
32 (3.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OKALOOSA
Phone:	(850)833-3321
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	977
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 110

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LIZA JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	108
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	109
Grade 6	110
Grade 7	111
Grade 8	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LIZA JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	539	55.2%
Male	438	44.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th