Destin Elementary School
#413 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#6238 of 50,301 nationally
About Destin Elementary School
Destin Elementary School is a public elementary located in Destin, in the Okaloosa school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 910 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 413th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 910.
There are 3 schools in Destin; Destin Elementary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Destin Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Destin Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Destin High School
Destin · Charter high · Grades 9–12
599 students · 4.7 km away
Destin Middle School
Destin · Public middle · Grades 5–8
799 students · 6.4 km away
Eglin Elementary School
Eglin Afb · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
436 students · 8.9 km away
Shalimar Elementary School
Shalimar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students · 9.6 km away
Clifford Meigs Middle School
Shalimar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students · 10 km away
Addie R. Lewis School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
653 students · 10 km away
Elliott Point Elementary School
Fort Walton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students · 10 km away
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
Fort Walton Beach · Public middle · Grades 3–8
134 students · 11 km away
Longwood Elementary School
Shalimar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students · 11 km away
Bluewater Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
885 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Manatee Elementary School
Viera · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
910 students
Boyette Springs Elementary School
Riverview · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
910 students
Trafalgar Elementary School
Cape Coral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
910 students
Sunset Palms Elementary School
Boynton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
909 students
Corkscrew Elementary School
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
908 students
Everglades K-8 Center
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
912 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Destin Elementary School a good school?
Destin Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 77.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #413 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Destin Elementary School rank in Florida?
Destin Elementary School ranks #413 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #6238 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Destin Elementary School?
Destin Elementary School had 910 students in 2025.
Is Destin Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Destin Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Destin Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Destin Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.