EMMA LOVE HARDEE ELEMENTARY

2200 SUSAN DR
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

639 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Emma Love Hardee Elementary, located in the coastal community of Fernandina Beach, Florida, serves as a vital part of the Nassau County School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in the early stages of their education. With a focus on providing a supportive and inclusive environment, the faculty and staff work to ensure that each child builds a strong foundational knowledge base while developing the social and emotional skills necessary for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Fernandina Beach community, emphasizing a collaborative approach between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. By aligning its curriculum with state standards and incorporating modern educational practices, Emma Love Hardee Elementary strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in its students. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular offerings can find more detailed information regarding school policies and district initiatives on the official Nassau County School District website.

639

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EMMA LOVE HARDEE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	96
Black	66
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
443 (69.3%)
Hispanic
96 (15.0%)
Black
66 (10.3%)
Two or More
31 (4.9%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	NASSAU
Phone:	(904)321-5974
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Grade 3 227

Grade 4 205

Grade 5 207