Excellent
#6 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
South Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Brevard · Titusville, FL
A Brevard elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3755 GARDEN ST, Titusville, FL 32796
- Math 80% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Lake Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 12 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Titusville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,399
Median home value
$243,700
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32796; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love Center Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Oak Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Temple Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| New Fellowship Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 2–12 | 2.3 mi | 140 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brevard
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #3 of 105
- District spending per student
- $11,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Lake Elementary is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Lake Elementary
South Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Titusville, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 446 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about South Lake Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Lake Elementary
What grades does South Lake Elementary serve?
South Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend South Lake Elementary?
South Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lake Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Lake Elementary rank in FL?
South Lake Elementary ranks #6 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is South Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Lake Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is South Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, South Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Lake Elementary?
30.0% of students at South Lake Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Brevard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (321) 264-1137
- Area population (ZIP 32796)
- 20,749
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 50.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32796; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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