BRANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUWANNEE
26801 STATE ROAD 247
BRANFORD, FL 32008
710 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Branford Elementary School, located in Branford, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Suwannee County School District. Situated on State Road 247, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both core academic subjects and character development. The school plays a central role in the local community, striving to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors by fostering foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development.

The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for parents and community members, offering transparency regarding district policies, school calendars, and academic initiatives. By leveraging the resources provided by the Suwannee County School District, Branford Elementary maintains a commitment to educational excellence and student engagement. Through its efforts to maintain a safe, welcoming, and productive environment, the school remains an integral part of the Branford area, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student who walks through its doors.
710
Total Students
36.4
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    531 (74.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    121 (17.0 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (5.4 %)
  • Black
    20 (2.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: SUWANNEE
Phone: (386)935-5700
Website: http://bes.suwannee.k12.fl.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 392
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 41
Kindergarten 105
Grade 1 111
Grade 2 119
Grade 3 131
Grade 4 114
Grade 5 89
Gender Ratio