Serving 867 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Suwannee Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Suwannee Riverside Elementary School's student population of 867 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Suwannee Riverside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suwannee Riverside Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1950 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suwannee Riverside Elementary School's ranking?
Suwannee Riverside Elementary School is ranked #1950 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Suwannee Riverside Elementary School often compared to?
Suwannee Riverside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Branford Elementary School, Suwannee Pineview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Suwannee Riverside Elementary School?
867 students attend Suwannee Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Suwannee Riverside Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suwannee Riverside Elementary School?
Suwannee Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Suwannee Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Suwannee Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Suwannee Riverside Elementary School part of?
Suwannee Riverside Elementary School is part of Suwannee School District.
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