DUNE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALTON
6565 US HIGHWAY 98 E
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459
924 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Bay Elementary School, located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Walton County School District. Situated along the scenic Florida panhandle, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement. As part of a growing coastal district, the school emphasizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Bay Elementary is characterized by its dedication to creating a well-rounded school culture that encourages parent and community involvement. The school utilizes its website as a primary communication hub to keep families updated on extracurricular activities, district policies, and student milestones. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic rigor and the social-emotional growth of its students, Bay Elementary strives to prepare its learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond within the vibrant Santa Rosa Beach community.
924
Total Students
63.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    642 (69.5%)
  • Hispanic
    205 (22.2%)
  • Two or More
    34 (3.7%)
  • Black
    33 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3%)
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: WALTON
Phone: (850)622-5012
Website: http://dle.walton.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 924
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 223
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 123
Grade 1 144
Grade 2 142
Grade 3 196
Grade 4 179
Grade 5 140
Gender Ratio