NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.okeeschools.org/o/nes

528 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

North Elementary School, located at 3000 NW 10th Terrace in Okeechobee, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Okeechobee County School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in their primary formative years. The school focuses on building core academic competencies in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science while fostering the social and emotional development necessary for student success.

The school emphasizes community involvement and effective communication between educators and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through its digital platform, North Elementary provides resources for parents and students, reflecting its commitment to transparency and academic engagement. By prioritizing student achievement and a positive school culture, North Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, playing a vital role in the Okeechobee community.

528

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	276
Black	23
Asian	4
Two or More	10

Hispanic
276 (52.3%)
White
215 (40.7%)
Black
23 (4.4%)
Two or More
10 (1.9%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)

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:	OKEECHOBEE
Phone:	(863)462-5100
Website:	http://www.okeeschools.org/o/nes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 81

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 88