SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NASSAU school district, located in FERNANDINA BEACH, FL with about 626 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the historic coastal community of Fernandina Beach, Florida, and is part of the Nassau County School District. Serving students in the early elementary grades, the school is situated on Jasmine Street, providing a central educational hub for families living in the surrounding area. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and preparing students for future success within the district’s educational framework.

As part of the Nassau County school system, Southside Elementary benefits from the district’s emphasis on maintaining high academic standards and community involvement. The school utilizes the official district website to keep parents and guardians informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular resources. With its focus on early childhood education, Southside plays a vital role in the Fernandina Beach community, working to bridge the gap between primary learning and the broader academic requirements of the Nassau County school hierarchy.

For more information, contact SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (904) 321-5870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.