BRADFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3856 SE 144TH ST
STARKE, FL 32091

745 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Southside Elementary School is a public primary school located in Starke, Florida, and serves as part of the Bradford County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering academic growth and character development, the school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding community. It functions as an integral part of the local Bradford County school system, focusing on preparing young learners for success as they progress through their academic journey.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging personal and social development. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with local community values, Southside Elementary aims to provide its student body with the necessary resources and instruction to build strong literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school programs, events, and administrative information through the official district website.

745

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRADFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	56
Black	184
Two or More	76
American Indian	1

White
428 (57.4%)
Black
184 (24.7%)
Two or More
76 (10.2%)
Hispanic
56 (7.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	BRADFORD
Phone:	(904)966-6066
Website:	http://bradfordschools.org/bes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	506
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 16

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 112

Grade 6 107