Eglin Elementary School in Eglin, FL

Eglin Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4

200 Gaffney Rd, Eglin, FL

Okaloosa County School District

429 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Dennis Samac

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
77%

Reading Proficiency
72%

A-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

72%

Math Proficiency

77%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 28	Full Time Teachers 28
Teachers in First or Second Year 19.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

457:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.3%	Female 46.7%
White 42.9%	Hispanic 24.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

6/15/2025

I’ve been disappointed with how Eglin Elementary administration handles parent concerns. One particular kindergarten teacher uses exclusion and embarrassment as a form of punishment, which is deeply concerning. When I brought this to the administration’s attention, I received a generic one-sentence...

2.0 parent

9/22/2021

Academics and teachers are great but they are the only school in the county to require these young ones to wear masks. It’s unfortunate. How is it helping when everywhere else in Florida does not require them. Stop punishing the children.

5.0 parent

6/8/2016

My children attended Eglin Elementary for 3 school years. We had a Terrific experience while we were there. They both loved their teachers very much, and their teachers made sure they felt loved loved. They went above and beyond to teach them everything they needed to know. Mrs. G-T was my daughter'...

2.0 parent

7/18/2014

My son attended this school from K - 3. K 2 were great. During 3rd grade, he had a teacher who was newly assigned & a new principal. The class got off to a very slow start (at the end of 9 wks, they were still in Ch 1 in Math). I brought my concerns to the attention of the teacher & principal, but l...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Heritage Academy

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Florida Okaloosa County Eglin 32542

Eglin Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Eglin, FL and is served by the Okaloosa County School District in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 429 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Eglin Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heritage Academy, Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool, Emerald Coast Autism Center, and more. Learn more about what Eglin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Eglin Elementary School.

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