EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.okeeschools.org/o/ees

737 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Everglades Elementary School, located in Okeechobee, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution dedicated to the development of elementary-aged students. As part of the Okeechobee County School District, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that promotes both core academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of early education in preparing students for their future academic transitions.

The school’s online presence highlights its role as an information center for parents and guardians, providing essential resources such as school calendars, curriculum information, and administrative updates. Through a commitment to student achievement and community engagement, Everglades Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By aligning with district-wide educational standards, the school maintains a steady focus on literacy, numeracy, and well-rounded development within the Okeechobee community.

737

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	321
Black	39
Asian	6
Two or More	22
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
344 (46.7%)
Hispanic
321 (43.6%)
Black
39 (5.3%)
Two or More
22 (3.0%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)462-5108
Website:	http://www.okeeschools.org/o/ees
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	589
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 103

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 152

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 129