SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.okeeschools.org/o/ses

511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Seminole Elementary School, located at 2690 NW 42nd Ave in Okeechobee, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Okeechobee County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and building a strong sense of community, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school’s digital presence reflects its commitment to maintaining clear communication with families and the local community. Through their website, the administration provides essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on extracurricular activities. By prioritizing parental involvement and student-centered instruction, Seminole Elementary strives to create a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow, participate, and succeed in their early educational journey.

511

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	301
Black	23
Asian	6
Two or More	16

Hispanic
301 (58.9%)
White
165 (32.3%)
Black
23 (4.5%)
Two or More
16 (3.1%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)

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:	OKEECHOBEE
Phone:	(863)462-5116
Website:	http://www.okeeschools.org/o/ses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 94