Serving 885 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bluewater Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluewater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bluewater Elementary School's student population of 885 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
885 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Bluewater Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluewater Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#150 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
38%
Black
1%
21%
White
80%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluewater Elementary School's ranking?
Bluewater Elementary School is ranked #150 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bluewater Elementary School often compared to?
Bluewater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James E Plew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bluewater Elementary School?
885 students attend Bluewater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bluewater Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluewater Elementary School?
Bluewater Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bluewater Elementary School offer ?
Bluewater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluewater Elementary School part of?
Bluewater Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.
In what neighborhood is Bluewater Elementary School located?
Bluewater Elementary School is located in the Bluewater Bay neighborhood of Niceville, FL.
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