Bradford Elementary School

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Bradford Elementary School ranks 1217 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Southside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Starke, Florida, serving 627 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Bradford District, which is ranked 49 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside Elementary faces several key challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, lower test scores compared to state and district averages, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were below the state and district averages. While Southside's performance is generally lower than the state and district, some nearby schools like Lawtey Elementary and Starke Elementary also struggle with similar issues, including high chronic absenteeism and lower test scores.

Interestingly, Southside Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. The school also has relatively high spending per student, ranging from $8,426 to $12,095 over the past few years, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools. These factors suggest that Southside Elementary may be serving a population with greater socioeconomic challenges, which could be contributing to the school's lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3856 SE 144th St
Starke, FL 32091

(904) 966-6066

District: Bradford

SchoolDigger Rank:
1217^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,300

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 729

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.6%

African American:

26.7%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bradford Elementary School ranks worse than 53.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Bradford School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.02. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Bradford Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bradford School District. Racial makeup is: White (57.6%), African American (26.7%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bradford School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School is 20.6. 2 elementary schools in the Bradford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bradford Elementary School employs 35.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bradford Elementary School is $10,300. 2 elementary schools in the Bradford School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bradford Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bradford:

SchoolDigger ranks Bradford 49^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bradford Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	45.49	956^th	1688	43.4%
2007	35.93	1208^th	1786	32.4%
2008	51.41	918^th	1789	48.7%
2009	40.04	1201^st	1847	35.0%
2010	32.87	1380^th	1919	28.1%
2011	35.56	1356^th	1985	31.7%
2012	15.39	1764^th	1984	11.1%
2013	20.63	1711^th	2029	15.7%
2014	22.13	1704^th	2064	17.4%
2016	22.28	1683^rd	2087	19.4%
2017	31.49	1460^th	2112	30.9%
2018	27.03	1600^th	2118	24.5%
2019	18.82	1870^th	2182	14.3%
2021	16.80	1931^st	2247	14.1%
2022	17.09	1943^rd	2219	12.4%
2023	37.45	1401^st	2240	37.5%
2024	45.02	1217^th	2256	46.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The teachers don't put in enough effort as to helping the children learn and achieve their goals they also favor certain children's while others are left behind and children with learning disabilities struggles the most because their needs aren't being met by the teachers putting in effort to help these kids learn they stick theming a normal classroom and expect them to keep up with kids that don't have learning disabilities, it's like these children's are left to defend for themselves and it's heartbreaking what the school system, teachers and society has become and then they wonder why that school is below average Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bradford Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	496	103	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	603
1989	503	117	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	631
1990	544	141	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	691
1991	586	155	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	745
1992	602	158	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	763
1993	606	171	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	786
1994	602	163	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	770
1995	536	159	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	702
1996	536	159	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	702
1997	587	170	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	764
1998	528	137	4	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	679
1999	517	132	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	657
2000	475	138	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	623
2001	514	153	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	676
2002	462	179	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	660
2003	462	179	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	660
2004	453	181	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
2005	452	173	2	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	650
2006	417	169	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
2007	412	162	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	23	620
2008	370	153	6	19	0	n/a	n/a	19	567
2009	371	156	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	38	584
2010	385	161	2	16	2	n/a	n/a	36	602
2011	357	176	8	30	2	0	18	0	591
2012	413	199	6	14	1	0	12	0	645
2013	388	176	4	15	1	0	14	0	598
2014	379	189	8	10	2	0	7	0	595
2015	365	180	6	9	2	1	13	0	576
2016	341	191	5	5	0	2	8	0	552
2017	362	195	8	8	0	3	15	0	591
2018	366	182	8	4	0	1	19	0	580
2019	352	182	8	4	0	4	19	0	569
2020	307	202	4	7	2	4	26	0	552
2021	187	128	2	8	0	1	29	0	355
2022	353	169	4	22	0	4	52	0	604
2023	359	175	2	33	0	1	57	0	627
2024	420	195	0	45	0	1	68	0	729

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bradford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	603	37.0	16.2	46.3
1989	631	40.0	15.7	50.1
1990	691	42.0	16.4	45.3
1991	745	41.0	18.1	48.1
1992	763	45.0	16.9	40.8
1993	786	46.0	17.1	43.6
1994	770	46.0	16.7	47.5
1995	702	42.0	16.7	48.6
1996	702	42.0	16.7	48.6
1997	764	45.0	17.0	53.7
1998	679	44.0	15.4	0
1999	657	43.0	15.3	46.4
2000	623	42.0	14.8	53
2001	676	44.0	15.4	62.6
2002	660	43.0	15.3	67.4
2003	660	43.0	15.3	67.4
2004	655	45.0	14.6	69
2005	650	42.0	15.5	73.5
2006	606	48.0	12.6	63
2007	620	46.0	13.5	63.1
2008	567	44.0	12.9	68.2
2009	584	44.1	14.6	72
2010	602	45.0	13.3	78.3
2011	591	43.0	13.7	75.3
2012	645	43.0	15.0	78
2013	598	42.0	14.2	72.9
2014	595	40.0	14.8	73.9
2015	576	39.0	14.7	82.5
2016	552	40.0	13.8	70.1
2017	591	41.0	14.4	72.4
2018	580	38.0	15.2	53.8
2019	569	33.0	17.2	74.5
2020	552	32.0	17.2	78.8
2021	355	23.0	15.4	77.7
2022	604	37.0	16.3	73.3
2023	627	34.3	18.2	70.7
2024	729	35.2	20.6	71.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bradford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	603	37.0	16.2	46.3
1989	631	40.0	15.7	50.1
1990	691	42.0	16.4	45.3
1991	745	41.0	18.1	48.1
1992	763	45.0	16.9	40.8
1993	786	46.0	17.1	43.6
1994	770	46.0	16.7	47.5
1995	702	42.0	16.7	48.6
1996	702	42.0	16.7	48.6
1997	764	45.0	17.0	53.7
1998	679	44.0	15.4	0
1999	657	43.0	15.3	46.4
2000	623	42.0	14.8	53
2001	676	44.0	15.4	62.6
2002	660	43.0	15.3	67.4
2003	660	43.0	15.3	67.4
2004	655	45.0	14.6	69
2005	650	42.0	15.5	73.5
2006	606	48.0	12.6	63
2007	620	46.0	13.5	63.1
2008	567	44.0	12.9	68.2
2009	584	44.1	14.6	72
2010	602	45.0	13.3	78.3
2011	591	43.0	13.7	75.3
2012	645	43.0	15.0	78
2013	598	42.0	14.2	72.9
2014	595	40.0	14.8	73.9
2015	576	39.0	14.7	82.5
2016	552	40.0	13.8	70.1
2017	591	41.0	14.4	72.4
2018	580	38.0	15.2	53.8
2019	569	33.0	17.2	74.5
2020	552	32.0	17.2	78.8
2021	355	23.0	15.4	77.7
2022	604	37.0	16.3	73.3
2023	627	34.3	18.2	70.7
2024	729	35.2	20.6	71.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bradford Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,440 (17.2%)	$6,925 (82.8%)	$8,365
2019	$1,010 (11.4%)	$7,886 (88.6%)	$8,897
2020	$1,111 (13.2%)	$7,316 (86.8%)	$8,426
2021	$2,207 (18.2%)	$9,888 (81.8%)	$12,095
2022	$1,873 (19.3%)	$7,853 (80.7%)	$9,726
2023	$2,587 (25.1%)	$7,712 (74.9%)	$10,300

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bradford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1870^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1401^st of 2240 Elementary schools	23.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bradford Elementary School)	52	38	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bradford)	59	45	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bradford Elementary School)	51	35	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bradford)	60	43	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bradford Elementary School)	40	34	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bradford)	47	39	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bradford Elementary School)	40	49	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bradford)	49	52	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bradford Elementary School)	31	34	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bradford)	42	48	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bradford Elementary School)	30	29	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bradford)	46	42	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Bradford Elementary School)	30	37	7%
5th Grade Science (Bradford)	39	34	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	569	627	10.2%
African American	182	175	3.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	4	33	725%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	352	359	2%
Two or More Races	19	57	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.5%	70.7%	3.9%

Schools Near Bradford Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bradford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3856 SE 144th St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6066	729	35	20.6	71.1%	420 (57.6%)	195 (26.7%)	45 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (9.3%)	45	1217^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.1%		37.4	1401^st of 2240 public elementary schools	37.5%	184	47.0	56.0	43.0	62.0	40.0	49.0	54.0	74.0	45.0	$10,300	$2,587	$7,712
Rainbow Center	Public	PK	501 W Washington St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	No	(904) 966-6039	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Starke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 W Weldon St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6047	630	36	17.6	66.5%	379 (60.2%)	145 (23.0%)	60 (9.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (6.5%)	43.9	1243^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	44.9%		42.4	1271^st of 2240 public elementary schools	43.3%	28	55.0	54.0	39.0	49.0	55.0	69.0	49.0	57.0	36.0	$10,849	$2,499	$8,350
Lawtey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	22703 N Park St	Lawtey	32058	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6795	290	16	18.1	63.4%	228 (78.6%)	39 (13.4%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.2%)	55.5	955^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.7%		70.8	613^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.6%	342	57.0	61.0	44.0	50.0	51.0	66.0	64.0	86.0	47.0	$10,776	$2,847	$7,929
Constellation Charter School Of Gainesville	Public, Charter	1-8	14450 NE 148th Avenue	Waldo	32694	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 955-7300	80	7	11.4	55.0%	53 (66.3%)	5 (6.3%)	16 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.5%)								(n/a)
Keystone Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	335 SW Pecan St	Keystone Heights	32656	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1375	821	55	14.9	64.2%	714 (87.0%)	19 (2.3%)	53 (6.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (3.8%)	56.3	939^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.4%		57.1	911^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.3%	28	55.0	45.0	59.0	48.0	70.0	58.0	50.0	78.0	57.0	$12,084	$1,597	$10,487
McRae Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6770 County Road 315 C	Keystone Heights	32656	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 336-6125	542	42	12.9	68.8%	473 (87.3%)	7 (1.3%)	40 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	71.5	608^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.0%		80.5	396^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.3%	212	67.0	57.0	61.0	62.0	66.0	69.0	76.0	64.0	73.0	$11,789	$1,999	$9,790
Brooker Community School Inc	Public, Charter	K-5	18551 Charlotte Avenue	Brooker	32622	Bradford County	Bradford	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 745-6601	54	0		66.7%	48 (88.9%)	3 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.6%)								(n/a)
J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4965 County Road 218	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-4075	679	48	14.1	79.4%	580 (85.4%)	7 (1.0%)	60 (8.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (4.1%)	51.2	1070^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.6%		49.3	1110^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.4%	40	55.0	52.0	36.0	68.0	65.0	51.0	38.0	79.0	58.0	$10,348	$1,738	$8,609
Clay Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6345 County Road 218	Jacksonville	32234	Duval County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-0775	450	34	13.2	67.1%	403 (89.6%)	8 (1.8%)	20 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	43.3	1258^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.2%		53.7	1000^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.4%	258	52.0	51.0	60.0	52.0	41.0	42.0	33.0	71.0	60.0	$10,552	$1,279	$9,273

Frequently Asked Questions about Bradford Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Bradford Elementary School?

Students at Bradford Elementary School are 58% White, 27% African American, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Is Bradford Elementary School a good school?

Bradford Elementary School ranks 1217^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 729 students attended Bradford Elementary School.

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