SOUTH WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4750 SR 206 W
ELKTON, FL 32033

www-swe.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

700 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Woods Elementary School, located in Elkton, Florida, is a public school serving students in the St. Johns County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. It provides a comprehensive elementary curriculum designed to support student growth in core academic subjects while promoting social-emotional development. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing the resources and high standards typically associated with the highly-rated St. Johns County school system.

Beyond its academic offerings, South Woods Elementary is deeply integrated into the Elkton community, often hosting events and activities that encourage family involvement and parent-teacher collaboration. The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for future success by encouraging curiosity, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and character development, South Woods strives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

700

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	76
Black	101
Asian	2
Two or More	47
American Indian	2

White
472 (67.4%)
Black
101 (14.4%)
Hispanic
76 (10.9%)
Two or More
47 (6.7%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-8610
Website:	http://www-swe.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 62

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 106