James E Plew Elementary School
#207 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#3470 of 50,301 nationally
About James E Plew Elementary School
James E Plew Elementary School is a public elementary located in Niceville, in the Okaloosa school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 762 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 207th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 762.
There are 6 schools in Niceville; James E Plew Elementary School ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)88%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
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 James E Plew Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James E Plew Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Niceville Senior High School
Niceville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,036 students · 1.6 km away
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Niceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,061 students · 1.6 km away
Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College
Niceville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
463 students · 3.1 km away
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 3.5 km away
Addie R. Lewis School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
653 students · 3.7 km away
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students · 3.8 km away
Bluewater Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
885 students · 4.9 km away
Eglin Elementary School
Eglin Afb · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
436 students · 9.4 km away
Destin Elementary School
Destin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
910 students · 13 km away
Shalimar Elementary School
Shalimar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students · 13 km away
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763 students
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761 students
Liberty Elementary School
Port Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
764 students
Bay Meadows Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
764 students
Wendell Watson Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is James E Plew Elementary School a good school?
James E Plew Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 82.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #207 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 James E Plew Elementary School rank in Florida?
James E Plew Elementary School ranks #207 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #3470 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James E Plew Elementary School?
James E Plew Elementary School had 762 students in 2025.
Is James E Plew Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
James E Plew Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James E Plew Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James E Plew Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.