Southside Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 · Nassau
#991 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#16412 of 50,301 nationally
About Southside Elementary School
Southside Elementary School is a public elementary located in Fernandina Beach, in the Nassau school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 591 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 991st of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 591.
There are 4 schools in Fernandina Beach; Southside Elementary School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Southside Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Southside Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fernandina Beach High School
Fernandina Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
978 students · 1.2 km away
Fernandina Beach Middle School
Fernandina Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students · 1.5 km away
Emma Love Hardee Elementary
Fernandina Beach · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
639 students · 2.2 km away
Saint Marys Elementary School
Saint Marys · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students · 12 km away
Yulee Middle School
Yulee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,174 students · 13 km away
Yulee Elementary School
Yulee · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
589 students · 13 km away
Yulee High School
Yulee · Public high · Grades 5–12
1,486 students · 13 km away
Yulee Primary School
Yulee · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
582 students · 15 km away
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591 students
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590 students
Ridgeview Elementary School
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592 students
North Twin Lakes Elementary School
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590 students
Wyndham Lakes Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students
Brentwood Elementary School
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590 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southside Elementary School a good school?
Southside Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 62.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #991 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Southside Elementary School rank in Florida?
Southside Elementary School ranks #991 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #16412 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School had 591 students in 2025.
Is Southside Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Southside Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southside Elementary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Southside Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.