Serving 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bob Sikes Elementary School ranks in the top 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 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Bob Sikes Elementary School's student population of 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Bob Sikes Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bob Sikes Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#1286 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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What is Bob Sikes Elementary School's ranking?
Bob Sikes Elementary School is ranked #1286 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bob Sikes Elementary School often compared to?
Bob Sikes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwood Elementary School, Antioch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bob Sikes Elementary School?
813 students attend Bob Sikes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bob Sikes Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bob Sikes Elementary School?
Bob Sikes Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bob Sikes Elementary School offer ?
Bob Sikes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bob Sikes Elementary School part of?
Bob Sikes Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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