FloridaSchoolsSILVER SANDS-EXCEP. CHILDREN

SILVER SANDS-EXCEP. CHILDREN

PublicSpecial education
FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida · OKALOOSA
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students93
Student:Teacher5.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
93
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
76%+27.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
5.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Other
Level

Overview

SILVER SANDS-EXCEP. CHILDREN is a public other in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida. The school enrolls 93 students. It is part of the OKALOOSA district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
5.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeSpecial education
LevelOther
DistrictOKALOOSA
County12091
CityFORT WALTON BEACH
ZIP32548
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120138001336

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment93
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino15.2%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian21.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native57.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
15.2%
Black
0.9%
Asian
21.4%
Two+
5.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)