Serving 737 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Everglades Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Everglades Elementary School's student population of 737 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Everglades 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 Everglades Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1918 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
38%
Black
5%
21%
White
47%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Okeechobee School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everglades Elementary School's ranking?
Everglades Elementary School is ranked #1918 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Everglades Elementary School often compared to?
Everglades Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Everglades Elementary School?
737 students attend Everglades Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Everglades Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Everglades Elementary School?
Everglades Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Everglades Elementary School offer ?
Everglades Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Everglades Elementary School part of?
Everglades Elementary School is part of Okeechobee School District.
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