At a glance
Reported students
115
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
57.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
583
Okaloosa Academy: 115 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
57.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 167
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.7:1
What the reported data says about Okaloosa Academy
Okaloosa Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades 02–12 in Fort Walton Beach. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Okaloosa. NCES reports 115 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 57.5:1, above the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.1%) and Black (26.1%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Okaloosa Academy
- 1How do the reported 57.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 24%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.1%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black26.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial9.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Okaloosa
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Silver Sands-Excep. Children
Other · Grades PK–12
93 reported students
Richbourg School
Other · Grades PK–12
68 reported students
Emerald Coast Career Institute N
Other · Grades 04–12
27 reported students
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Laurel Hill School
Other · Grades PK–12
432 reported students
Okaloosa Online Non Franchised
Other · Grades KG–12
581 reported students
Public schools near Okaloosa Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Esther Elementary School Elementary · Okaloosa | PK–05 | 438 | 1.1 mi |
| Silver Sands-Excep. Children Other · Okaloosa | PK–12 | 93 | 1.7 mi |
| Fort Walton Beach High School High · Okaloosa | 09–12 | 1,550 | 1.8 mi |
| Annette P. Edwins Elementary School Elementary · Okaloosa | PK–05 | 490 | 1.9 mi |
| Max Bruner Junior Middle School Middle · Okaloosa | 06–08 | 677 | 2 mi |
| Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program Other · Okaloosa | KG–12 | 0 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Okaloosa Academy
What grades does Okaloosa Academy serve?
Okaloosa Academy reports grades 02–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Okaloosa.
How many students attend Okaloosa Academy?
Okaloosa Academy reported 115 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 167 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Okaloosa Academy?
The calculated ratio is 57.5:1, based on 115 students and 2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Okaloosa Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Okaloosa Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Okaloosa Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Okaloosa Academy in?
Okaloosa Academy is part of Okaloosa, based in Fort Walton Beach, FL, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Okaloosa Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mary Esther Elementary School (1.1 mi), Silver Sands-Excep. Children (1.7 mi), Fort Walton Beach High School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.