- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fernandina Beach, FL
Southside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120135001309
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Fernandina Beach · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Fernandina Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120135001309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Southside Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120135001309 · Fernandina Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 13.4:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Yulee High School (1,486 students)
Southside Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Southside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yulee High Sch
Yulee High School
1,486 students
- Wildlight Elem
Wildlight Elementary
1,181 students
- Yulee Middle S
Yulee Middle School
1,174 students
- Fernandina Bea
Fernandina Beach High School
978 students
- West Nassau Co
West Nassau County High School
923 students
- This school 591
Southside Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Southside Elementary School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Elementary School compares
Southside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Florida - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,049
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Southside Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nassau reports $10,049 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yulee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wildlight Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yulee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fernandina Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Nassau County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary School
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fernandina Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Elementary School?
45.2% of students at Southside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Elementary School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Fernandina Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southside Elementary School rank among schools in Fernandina Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Fernandina Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fernandina Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Nassau?
Besides Southside Elementary School, Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students), Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students), and Yulee Middle School (1,174 students). See the Nassau district page for the complete list.