- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Live Oak, FL
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Suwannee Riverside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120183001943
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suwannee Riverside Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Live Oak · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Florida
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Suwannee Riverside Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suwannee Riverside Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Live Oak, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Suwannee Riverside Elementary held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120183001943 · Live Oak, FL Other · MID · TRAD
901 enr · 20:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Suwannee High School (1,167 students)
Suwannee Riverside Elementary held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Suwannee Riverside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Suwannee High
Suwannee High School
1,167 students
- Suwannee Middl
Suwannee Middle School
971 students
- This school
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
901 students
- Branford High
Branford High School
799 students
- Branford Eleme
Branford Elementary School
712 students
- Suwannee Pinev
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
658 students
What this shows Suwannee Riverside Elementary reports 901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suwannee Riverside Elementary compares
Suwannee Riverside Elementary 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$11,325
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 901 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Suwannee Riverside Elementary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suwannee reports $11,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Suwannee Riverside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Branford High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Branford Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Pineview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suwannee Riverside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~901 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suwannee Riverside Elementary
How many students attend Suwannee Riverside Elementary?
Suwannee Riverside Elementary has 901 students enrolled. It is a public school in Live Oak, FL. CCD year-over-year: 887 (2022-23) → 867 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suwannee Riverside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Suwannee Riverside Elementary is 20:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Suwannee Riverside Elementary?
66.1% of students at Suwannee Riverside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suwannee Riverside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Suwannee Riverside Elementary is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Live Oak, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suwannee Riverside Elementary?
Suwannee Riverside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Suwannee Riverside Elementary rank among schools in Live Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Suwannee Riverside Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Live Oak, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Live Oak on the city page.
What other schools are in Suwannee?
Besides Suwannee Riverside Elementary, Suwannee also operates Suwannee High School (1,167 students), Suwannee Middle School (971 students), and Branford High School (799 students). See the Suwannee district page for the complete list.