Emma Love Hardee Elementary School
Emma Love Hardee Elementary School serves 604 students in grades 3-5.
Emma Love Hardee Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Emma Love Hardee Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Emma Love Hardee Elementary School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
Total Students | 604 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Emma Love Hardee Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Emma Love Hardee Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #439 out of 3633 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 55% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 3% |
Hispanic | 11% | 33% |
Black | 13% | 22% |
White | 70% | 38% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.70 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Nassau School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Emma Love Hardee Elementary School is Fernandina Beach High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Southside Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fernandina Beach Southside Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 626 students
1.3 miles
1112 Jasmine St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5870 1.3 PK-2 626 - Fernandina Beach Fernandina Beach High School Math: 66% | Reading: 69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 2-12 | 954 students10
1.8 miles
435 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-5713 1.8 2-12 954 - Fernandina Beach Fernandina Beach Middle School Math: 71% | Reading: 68%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 670 students10
1.9 miles
315 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5867 1.9 6-8 670 - Fernandina Beach Nassau County Adult School
2.2 miles
76346 William Burgess Rd Bldg
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750 2.2 n/a n/a - Fernandina Beach Nassau Virtual Franchise Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 14 students10
2.2 miles
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913 2.2 6-12 14
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