What grades does EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

As a Primary school, EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students in OKEECHOBEE, FL. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

You can find EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in OKEECHOBEE, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

At EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, there are approximately 20.9 students for every teacher.

What schools are in OKEECHOBEE, FL?

EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is among the schools serving OKEECHOBEE, FL. The school is part of the local school system.

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OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Thu

Steffanie on Campus for Teacher CertificationStaff DayDistrict-wide

Sep

Wed

CLT TestingexamDistrict-wide

Sep

Fri

Early Release Dayhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

7th Grade ELA Assessment Series with HECexamDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Teacher Plan Day- No StudentsStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

CLT TestingexamDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

774

Student:Teacher

20.9:1

Locale

Town

District

OKEECHOBEE

Econ. Disadvantaged

64.3%

Phone

(863)462-5108

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

52%

51th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

53%

59th percentile in FL

Chronic Absenteeism

11.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

10 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1

Worse than average in FL

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

40.99

98% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,523

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,454

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,088

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 27%State 43%Local 30%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$285,413

-0.2% 1yr+55.5% 5yr

Okeechobee, FL metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.7%

Below 150% poverty line

5.9%

Unemployment rate

17.7%

Uninsured residents

20.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,480

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,447

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

778 (54%)

Other Health Impairment

194 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

193 (13%)

Autism

147 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

70 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

17 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

737

Current enrollment

Stable(+10% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Steffanie on Campus for Teacher Certification

Staff Day

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

CLT Testing

exam

Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Early Release Day

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in OKEECHOBEE. EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Okeechobee County School District	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Steffanie on Campus for Teacher CertificationDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	CLT TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Early Release DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	7th Grade ELA Assessment Series with HECDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Teacher Plan Day- No StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	CLT TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Early Release DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall Break / Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Fall Break / Thanksgiving Break - Okeechobee County School District	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Release DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Okeechobee County School District	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	6th grade Math Released Assessment Training with Stacey Hinson District-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Work Day- No SchoolDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Okeechobee County School District	Holiday	—
Sat, Jan 23, 2027	CLT TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early Release DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide No School - Okeechobee County School District	Holiday	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 774 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in OKEECHOBEE, FL.