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SILVER SANDS-EXCEP. CHILDREN

349 HOLMES BLVD NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548OKALOOSA →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
114
Students
Total enrolled
$12,274
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 14% vs nat'l
6.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 61% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 114 students in grades PK–12 in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida.
14% below average funding
District spends $12,274 per pupil, 14% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SILVER SANDS-EXCEP. CHILDREN is a small other in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida, serving grades PK–12 with 114 students. The district invests $12,274 per student — 14% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 6.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at SILVER SANDS-EXCEP. CHILDREN

114
Total Students
6.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution69 male · 45 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 79 students
Student Composition
55%
17%
18%
9%
Asian2%
White55%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black18%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120138001336

Academic Outcomes at SILVER SANDS-EXCEP. CHILDREN

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 57th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32548

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,274Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,274
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,401
Student Support$2,332
Administration$1,473
Operations$1,841
Other$1,227
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,274 spent per student, an estimated $5,438 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
43%
State government
37.4%
Local (property tax)
43.0%
Federal programs
19.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 6.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ANTIOCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDESTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLIZA JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOLRIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+13 more
↓
Middle
DAVIDSON MIDDLE SCHOOLC. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOLSHOAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOLDESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
High School
CRESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOLNICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLCHOCTAWHATCHEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLFORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyOkaloosa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOKALOOSA →
Phone: (850)833-3364
NCES ID: 120138001336
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FORT WALTON BEACH seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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42% FRL
High
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High
CHOCTAWHATCHEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,677 students · 09–12
● 43 opp52% FRL
High
FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
1,620 students · 09–12
● 45 opp42% FRL
Other
BAKER SCHOOL
1,484 students · PK–12
53% FRL
Mid
DAVIDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,149 students · 06–08
55% FRL
Mid
C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,136 students · 06–08
● 43 opp23% FRL
Elem
ANTIOCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1,016 students · PK–05
45% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
349 HOLMES BLVD NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.