LONGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

555 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Longwood Elementary School is a public school located in Shalimar, Florida, serving students as part of the Okaloosa County School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. It serves as a foundational institution for the local military-connected and civilian families residing in the Shalimar and Eglin Air Force Base vicinity.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that adheres to Florida state standards while promoting enrichment opportunities for its elementary-aged students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside social-emotional learning, Longwood Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for middle school success. Those looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, academic programs, or district-wide policies can visit their official page at the Okaloosa County School District website.

555

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LONGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	291
Black	65
Asian	13
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
291 (52.4%)
White
133 (24.0%)
Black
65 (11.7%)
Two or More
49 (8.8%)
Asian
13 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
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)833-4329
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 23

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 84