Okeechobee County School District
- 700 SW 2ND AVE
- OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
- (863) 462-5000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 56.0% | 66.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.4% | 3.3% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,286 | $8,995 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | - |
| Number of Students | 7,004 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 486 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 7,004 | 14.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 173 |
| Kindergarten Students | 561 |
| 1st Grade Students | 489 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 525 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 560 |
| 4th Grade Students | 506 |
| 5th Grade Students | 486 |
| 6th Grade Students | 514 |
| 7th Grade Students | 547 |
| 8th Grade Students | 534 |
| 9th Grade Students | 596 |
| 10th Grade Students | 549 |
| 11th Grade Students | 522 |
| 12th Grade Students | 401 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 132 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 62 |
| Hispanic | 2,053 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 638 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,856 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,501 |
| Female | 3,240 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 486 | 14.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 31 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 162 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 146 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 140 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 97 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 17 |
| Elementary | 4 |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 9 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 330 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 36 |
| School Administrators | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 47 |
| Student Support Services | 38 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 173 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $67,710,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $22,216,000 | 32.8% |
| Property Tax | $18,204,000 | 26.9% |
| Other School Systems | $99,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $1,063,000 | 1.6% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,386,000 | 2.0% |
| Non-Specified | $9,000 | 0.01% |
| Other Sales and Services | $198,000 | 0.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $74,000 | 0.1% |
| Sale of Property | $18,000 | 0.03% |
| Interest Earnings | $479,000 | 0.7% |
| Private Contributions | $36,000 | 0.05% |
| Miscellaneous | $646,000 | 1.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $38,460,000 | 56.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $15,026,000 | 22.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $185,000 | 0.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $7,774,000 | 11.5% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $1,442,000 | 2.1% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $764,000 | 1.1% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $884,000 | 1.3% |
| School Lunch Programs | $60,000 | 0.09% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,788,000 | 2.6% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,747,000 | 2.6% |
| Other Programs | $8,790,000 | 13.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $7,034,000 | 10.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,286,000 | 3.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,661,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $401,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $28,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $15,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $223,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,841,000 | 2.7% |
| Through State - Other | $493,000 | 0.7% |
| Direct - Other | $86,000 | 0.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $58,312,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $34,029,000 | 58.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $20,993,000 | 36.0% |
| Student Support | $2,907,000 | 4.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,445,000 | 5.1% |
| General Administration Support | $2,041,000 | 3.0% |
| School Administration Support | $3,292,000 | 4.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,190,000 | 7.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,880,000 | 4.3% |
| Other Support Services | $1,238,000 | 1.8% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,290,000 | 5.6% |
| Food Services | $3,290,000 | 4.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 56.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 343 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 28 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 134 | 6.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Okeechobee County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 16
- Students: 7,004
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 486
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
610 Sw 5th Ave
Okeechobee, FL Public | KG-4 | 544 | 16.0 |  Review This School |
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| EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3725 Se 8th St
Okeechobee, FL Public | PK-5 | 680 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| NEW ENDEAVOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
575 Sw 28th St
Okeechobee, FL Public | PK-12 | 287 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3000 Nw 10th Terrace
Okeechobee, FL Public | KG-5 | 682 | 15.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| OKEECHOBEE FRESHMAN CAMPUS SCHOOL | ||||
610 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL Public | 9 | 473 | 22.5 | Review This School |
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| OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2800 Hwy 441 North
Okeechobee, FL Public | 9-12 | 1,320 | 20.6 | Review This School |
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| OKEECHOBEE INTENSIVE HALFWAY HOUSE SCHOOL | ||||
800 Ne 72nd Circlen
Okeechobee, FL Public | 5-12 | 30 | 10.0 | Review This School |
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| OKEECHOBEE JUVENILE JUSTICE-LEVEL 6 SCHOOL | ||||
1117 Ne 39th Blvd
Okeechobee, FL Public | 6-12 | 53 | 11.8 | Review This School |
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| OKEECHOBEE JUVENILE JUSTICE-LEVEL 10 SCHOOL | ||||
5050 Ne 168th St
Okeechobee, FL Public | 7-12 | 86 | 9.6 | Review This School |
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| OKEECHOBEE JUVENILE JUSTICE VISION QUEST-LEVEL 6 SCHOOL | ||||
42660 Hwy 441 North
Okeechobee, FL Public | 6-12 | 48 | 16.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| OKEECHOBEE VIRTUAL SCHOOL | ||||
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL Public | KG-8 | 3 | - | Review This School |
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| OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
825 Sw 28th St
Okeechobee, FL Public | 5-8 | 916 | 17.6 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2690 Nw 42nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL Public | KG-6 | 585 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2468 Sw 7th Ave
Okeechobee, FL Public | KG-5 | 452 | 15.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| STUDENT SERV. / SPECIAL PROGRAMS SCHOOL | ||||
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL Public | PK | 16 | - | Review This School |
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| YEARLING MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
925 Nw 23rd Ln
Okeechobee, FL Public | 6-12 | 788 | 17.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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