Wildlight Elementary

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Wildlight Elementary ranks 610 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wildlight Elementary is a public elementary school located in Yulee, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 1,025 students. The school is part of the Nassau District, which is ranked 3rd out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Wildlight Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in Florida. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state and Nassau District averages, particularly in the upper grades. For example, in 2022-2023, 76% of 4th-grade students were proficient in Math, compared to 61% statewide and 78% in the district. Additionally, Wildlight Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Yulee Elementary School and Yulee Primary School, which have a significantly higher percentage of White students.

Another notable aspect of Wildlight Elementary is its lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to nearby schools, which range from 20.2% to 31.1%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate was 16.0% in 2022-2023, suggesting effective strategies to engage students and promote regular attendance. Additionally, Wildlight Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (34.24% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 41.82% to 51.06%.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

550 Curiosity Ave
Yulee, FL 32097

(904) 225-3053

District: Nassau

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,688

Students who attend Wildlight Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Yulee Middle School
Alternative:	Yulee High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 1,025

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.6%

Hispanic:

13.4%

African American:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wildlight Elementary ranks better than 73% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Nassau School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.4. (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 Wildlight Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Nassau School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.6%), Hispanic (13.4%), African American (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Nassau School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wildlight Elementary is 16.2, which is the 4^th best among 6 elementary schools in the Nassau School District. (See more...)

Compare Wildlight Elementary employs 63 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wildlight Elementary is $8,688. 5 elementary schools in the Nassau School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Nassau:

SchoolDigger ranks Nassau 3^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wildlight Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	85.22	283^rd	2182	87.0%
2021	94.64	64^th	2247	97.2%
2022	87.01	261^st	2219	88.2%
2023	81.51	375^th	2240	83.3%
2024	71.40	610^th	2256	73.0%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wildlight Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	468	60	4	48	3	0	44	627
2019	526	69	6	56	1	0	53	711
2020	581	53	7	74	0	0	58	773
2021	557	58	9	72	0	1	52	749
2022	611	72	8	94	0	1	67	853
2023	693	103	12	137	1	0	79	1025

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wildlight Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	627	n/a	n/a	40.8
2019	711	46.0	15.4	37.8
2020	773	50.0	15.4	36.6
2021	749	48.0	15.6	36.7
2022	853	55.0	15.5	24.4
2023	1025	63.0	16.2	34.2

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 Wildlight Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	627	n/a	n/a	40.8
2019	711	46.0	15.4	37.8
2020	773	50.0	15.4	36.6
2021	749	48.0	15.6	36.7
2022	853	55.0	15.5	24.4
2023	1025	63.0	16.2	34.2

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 Wildlight Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$812 (9.2%)	$8,058 (90.8%)	$8,870
2019	$794 (8.7%)	$8,308 (91.3%)	$9,101
2020	$552 (6.3%)	$8,272 (93.7%)	$8,825
2021	$829 (8.9%)	$8,494 (91.1%)	$9,322
2022	$1,297 (14.4%)	$7,701 (85.6%)	$8,997
2023	$849 (9.8%)	$7,838 (90.2%)	$8,688

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wildlight Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 283^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 375^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wildlight Elementary)	77	71	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nassau)	75	64	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wildlight Elementary)	82	76	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nassau)	83	75	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wildlight Elementary)	72	73	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nassau)	68	68
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wildlight Elementary)	80	85	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nassau)	81	83	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wildlight Elementary)	67	77	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nassau)	75	73	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wildlight Elementary)	82	74	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nassau)	86	82	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Wildlight Elementary)	76	60	16%
5th Grade Science (Nassau)	73	69	4%
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	711	1025	44.2%
African American	69	103	49.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	12	100%
Hispanic	56	137	144.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	526	693	31.7%
Two or More Races	53	79	49.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.8%	34.2%	3.6%

Schools Near Wildlight Elementary

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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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wildlight Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Curiosity Ave	Yulee	32097	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	No	(904) 225-3053	1,025	63	16.2	34.2%	693 (67.6%)	103 (10.0%)	137 (13.4%)	12 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (7.7%)	71.4	610^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.0%		81.5	375^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.3%	235	65.0	67.0	67.0	59.0	76.0	65.0	54.0	$8,688	$849	$7,838
Yulee Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	86426 Goodbread Rd	Yulee	32097	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 225-9711	658	48	13.7	51.1%	486 (73.9%)	42 (6.4%)	62 (9.4%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	54 (8.2%)								(n/a)
Yulee Elementary School	Public	3-5	86063 Felmor Rd	Yulee	32097	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 225-5192	636	37	17.1	41.8%	473 (74.4%)	44 (6.9%)	66 (10.4%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (6.4%)	75.5	515^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.2%		82.5	356^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.1%	159	67.0	65.0	70.0	65.0	69.0	74.0	58.0	$9,176	$829	$8,347
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1112 Jasmine St	Fernandina Beach	32034	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 321-5870	628	44	14.2	49.8%	443 (70.5%)	55 (8.8%)	92 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.9%)								(n/a)								$10,803	$1,165	$9,638
Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School	Public	K-5	13333 Lanier Rd	Jacksonville	32226	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 696-8758	725	35	20.7	40.6%	345 (47.6%)	225 (31.0%)	72 (9.9%)	11 (1.5%)	9 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	60 (8.3%)	59.6	871^st of 2256 public elementary schools	61.4%		58.3	878^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.8%	7	52.0	43.0	58.0	66.0	55.0	69.0	79.0	$9,186	$1,499	$7,687
Emma Love Hardee Elementary	Public	3-5	2200 Susan Dr	Fernandina Beach	32034	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 321-5974	621	40	15.5	44.6%	441 (71.0%)	42 (6.8%)	106 (17.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.3%)	80.1	404^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.1%		86	266^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.1%	138	66.0	74.0	71.0	56.0	72.0	77.0	76.0	$9,330	$807	$8,524
Oceanway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12555 Gillespie Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 696-8762	637	37	17.2	51.3%	298 (46.8%)	177 (27.8%)	87 (13.7%)	13 (2.0%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	52 (8.2%)	49.5	1103^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	51.1%		60	837^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.6%	266	60.0	43.0	48.0	70.0	57.0	50.0	50.0	$9,656	$1,979	$7,677
Callahan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	449618 Us Highway 301	Callahan	32011	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 879-2121	658	40	16.4	51.1%	583 (88.6%)	19 (2.9%)	27 (4.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)								(n/a)
New Berlin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3613 New Berlin Rd	Jacksonville	32226	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 714-4601	1,200	68	17.6	35.6%	500 (41.7%)	408 (34.0%)	159 (13.3%)	35 (2.9%)	5 (0.4%)	6 (0.5%)	87 (7.3%)	69.5	648^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.3%		79	428^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.9%	220	60.0	57.0	61.0	72.0	60.0	62.0	72.0	$8,666	$1,206	$7,461
Biscayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12230 Biscayne Blvd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 714-4650	796	42	18.9	61.8%	58 (7.3%)	676 (84.9%)	39 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.1%)	42.5	1277^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.4%		48	1139^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.2%	138	50.0	37.0	41.0	58.0	65.0	72.0	29.0	$10,215	$2,352	$7,863

Frequently Asked Questions about Wildlight Elementary

Is Wildlight Elementary a good school?

Wildlight Elementary ranks 610^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Wildlight Elementary?

Students at Wildlight Elementary are 68% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Wildlight Elementary in?

Nassau

What schools do graduates of Wildlight Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wildlight Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Yulee Middle School
Alternative : Yulee High School

How many students attend Wildlight Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,025 students attended Wildlight Elementary.

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