LULA J. EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lula J. Edge Elementary School, located in Niceville, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Okaloosa County School District. As part of a district known for its strong focus on academic performance and community involvement, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience aimed at fostering both the intellectual and personal growth of its elementary-aged students. Its location in Niceville places it within a community that has a deep connection to the nearby Eglin Air Force Base, often resulting in a diverse student body that includes many military-affiliated families.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for future academic success. By utilizing the resources of the Okaloosa County School District, Lula J. Edge focuses on creating a supportive learning environment, encouraging parent participation, and integrating modern educational practices. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official Okaloosa County School District website.

501

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LULA J. EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	49
Black	18
Asian	7
Two or More	74
American Indian	1

White
352 (70.3%)
Two or More
74 (14.8%)
Hispanic
49 (9.8%)
Black
18 (3.6%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OKALOOSA
Phone:	(850)833-4138
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 65

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LULA J. EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LULA J. EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	50.7%
Male	247	49.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th