Excellent
#531 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 14% in state
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Elementary School · Suwannee · Live Oak, FL
An elementary school in Live Oak, FL where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1625 WALKER AVE SW, Live Oak, FL 32064
- Math 54% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Suwannee Riverside Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024, across a 12-year record (2013–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Suwannee Riverside 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,315
Median home value
$164,300
Median rent
$908/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
49.6%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32064; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee Opportunity SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | 1–12 | 0.2 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Suwannee Pineview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| Suwannee Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Community Base Service StudentsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Suwannee
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,325NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Suwannee Riverside Elementary is listed in SUWANNEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Suwannee Riverside Elementary is a public elementary school in Live Oak, FL, part of Suwannee, serving approximately 867 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Suwannee Riverside Elementary
What grades does Suwannee Riverside Elementary serve?
Suwannee Riverside Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Suwannee Riverside Elementary?
Suwannee Riverside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 867 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suwannee Riverside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Suwannee Riverside Elementary is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Suwannee Riverside Elementary rank in FL?
Suwannee Riverside Elementary ranks #531 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Suwannee Riverside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Suwannee Riverside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Suwannee Riverside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Suwannee Riverside Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Suwannee Riverside Elementary a charter school?
No, Suwannee Riverside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Suwannee Riverside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Suwannee Riverside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Suwannee Riverside Elementary?
75.0% of students at Suwannee Riverside 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 867
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Suwannee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (386) 647-4300
- Area population (ZIP 32064)
- 7,661
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 32064; 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, 2020-2024, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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