Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Surfside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Surfside Elementary School serves the southeast part of Satellite Beach, FL, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 0.6 miles and the furthest edge at 1.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Surfside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Surfside Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCELLENCE AS THE STANDARD
School Rankings
Surfside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Surfside Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#277 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surfside Elementary School's ranking?
Surfside Elementary School is ranked #277 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Surfside Elementary School often compared to?
Surfside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Breeze Elementary School, Spessard L. Holland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Surfside Elementary School?
404 students attend Surfside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Surfside Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Surfside Elementary School?
Surfside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Surfside Elementary School offer ?
Surfside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Surfside Elementary School part of?
Surfside Elementary School is part of Brevard School District.
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