Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Longwood Elementary School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
Purple
School Rankings
Longwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longwood Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2352 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
52%
38%
Black
12%
21%
White
24%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longwood Elementary School's ranking?
Longwood Elementary School is ranked #2352 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Longwood Elementary School often compared to?
Longwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenwood Elementary School, Shalimar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Longwood Elementary School?
555 students attend Longwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Longwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longwood Elementary School?
Longwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Longwood Elementary School offer ?
Longwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longwood Elementary School part of?
Longwood Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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