Serving 901 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Suwannee Riverside Elementary School ranks in the top 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 54% (which is higher 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 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 901 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Suwannee Riverside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Suwannee Riverside Elementary School's student population of 901 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
901 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Suwannee Riverside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suwannee Riverside Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1716 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
38%
Black
15%
21%
White
54%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suwannee Riverside Elementary School's ranking?
Suwannee Riverside Elementary School is ranked #1716 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
54% 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?
901 students attend Suwannee Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Suwannee Riverside Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 6% 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 20:1, 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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