Emma Love Hardee Elementary vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma Love Hardee Elementary
Fernandina Beach · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
639 students
Southside Elementary School
Fernandina Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
591 students
| Measure | Emma Love Hardee Elementary Fernandina Beach, Florida | Southside Elementary School Fernandina Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #342 of 2,187 | #991 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5242 of 50,301 | #16412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 639 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Fernandina Beach | Fernandina Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma Love Hardee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 62.6).
- •Emma Love Hardee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 46.4%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •Emma Love Hardee Elementary is the larger school with 639 students compared with 591.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emma Love Hardee Elementary better than Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Emma Love Hardee Elementary ranks higher (79.5 vs 62.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Emma Love Hardee Elementary and Southside Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fernandina Beach and Fernandina Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma Love Hardee Elementary: 639. Southside Elementary School: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma Love Hardee Elementary and Southside Elementary School rank in Florida?
Emma Love Hardee Elementary is 342nd of 2,187 and Southside Elementary School is 991st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).