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Emma Love Hardee Elementary

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Emma Love Hardee Elementary ranks 732 nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

732^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Emma Love Hardee Elementary in Fernandina Beach, FL, serves 639 students in grades 3-5 and is part of the highly-rated Nassau County School District, which ranks 3rd out of 70 districts in Florida. Historically a strong performer with 4-star ratings and rankings in the 86th to 90th percentile statewide, the school has recently experienced a notable decline, dropping to the 67th percentile and a 3-star rating in the most recent data. This downturn is particularly striking because Hardee had long been the top-performing elementary school in the district, but now Yulee Elementary School (76th percentile) and Wildlight Elementary (73rd percentile) rank higher.

A key concern is rising chronic absenteeism, which reached 24.2% in 2023-2024—the highest among Nassau County elementary schools with available data, compared to 21.8% at Yulee Elementary and 18.6% at Wildlight. Academically, the school shows a "sawtooth" pattern with inconsistent performance across grade levels, and a persistent "5th Grade Slump" is evident: in 2025-2026, 5th Grade ELA proficiency was just 59%, the lowest score in the school, while 4th Grade ELA reached 72%. This pattern is less severe at Yulee Elementary, where 5th grade scores are more competitive. On a positive note, 5th Grade Science scores have been a consistent bright spot, reaching 71% in 2024-2025, well above the state average of 55%.

Despite the recent academic decline, Hardee still significantly outperforms nearby Duval County schools like Biscayne Elementary School and San Mateo Elementary School in nearly every subject, and its chronic absenteeism rate is far lower than the 33-43% rates seen in Duval. The percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch has also declined to 41.47%, a positive economic indicator. The school’s strong science program and improving demographics provide a solid foundation, but addressing chronic absenteeism and the 5th Grade Slump will be critical to returning to its historical 4-star performance level.

639

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,647

Per pupil spending ?

41.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2200 Susan Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

(904) 321-5974

District: Nassau

Students who attend Emma Love Hardee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Fernandina Beach Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.3%

Hispanic:

15.0%

African American:

10.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2016 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (68% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2016

!Near the bottom of Nassau's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg73%

Florida avg62%

732^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 22 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 6Elementary Schools in the Nassau

3^rd of 70Nassau among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	65.8	732 of 2240	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.6	568 of 2258	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.1	404 of 2256	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	86.0	266 of 2240	88.1%	★★★★☆
2022	84.3	316 of 2219	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	88.1	238 of 2247	89.4%	★★★★☆
2019	84.7	296 of 2182	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	85.1	285 of 2118	86.5%	★★★★☆
2017	86.4	234 of 2112	88.9%	★★★★☆
2016	86.9	219 of 2087	89.5%	★★★★☆
2014	78.5	395 of 2064	80.9%	★★★★☆
2013	73.1	494 of 2029	75.7%	★★★★☆
2012	80.4	337 of 1984	83.0%	★★★★☆
2011	76.2	440 of 1985	77.8%	★★★★☆
2010	75.4	424 of 1919	77.9%	★★★★☆
2009	82.3	278 of 1847	84.9%	★★★★☆
2008	81.9	274 of 1789	84.7%	★★★★☆
2007	76.9	376 of 1786	78.9%	★★★★☆
2006	72.8	461 of 1688	72.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math72%+7 vs state

English Language Arts66%+6 vs state

Science61%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Emma Love Hardee Elementary	Public	3-5	2200 Susan Dr	Fernandina Beach	32034	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 321-5974	639	43	14.8	41.5%	443 (69.3%)	66 (10.3%)	96 (15.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.9%)	65.8	732^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	67.3%		72.6	568^th of 2258 public elementary schools	74.8%	164	68.0	72.0	59.0	70.0	81.0	63.0	61.0	$11,647	$677	$10,970
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1112 Jasmine St	Fernandina Beach	32034	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 321-5870	591	42	14.0	46.4%	408 (69.0%)	47 (8.0%)	95 (16.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.8%)								(n/a)								$14,726	$1,003	$13,722
Yulee Elementary School	Public	3-5	86063 Felmor Rd	Yulee	32097	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 225-5192	589	40	14.7	44.0%	427 (72.5%)	41 (7.0%)	66 (11.2%)	14 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (6.5%)	73.7	538^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.0%		81.5	383^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	83.0%	155	74.0	74.0	66.0	80.0	70.0	68.0	69.0	$11,700	$662	$11,037
Yulee Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	86426 Goodbread Rd	Yulee	32097	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 225-9711	582	42	13.8	47.9%	412 (70.8%)	32 (5.5%)	84 (14.4%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.4%)								(n/a)								$14,418	$1,191	$13,226
Wildlight Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Curiosity Ave	Yulee	32097	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	No	(904) 225-3053	1,181	81	14.5	30.3%	762 (64.5%)	132 (11.2%)	156 (13.2%)	12 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	116 (9.8%)	71.3	594^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.5%		78.2	446^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.2%	148	69.0	60.0	73.0	72.0	63.0	84.0	79.0	$11,563	$758	$10,804
Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School	Public	K-5	13333 Lanier Rd	Jacksonville	32226	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 696-8758	656	34	19.2	33.8%	272 (41.5%)	217 (33.1%)	81 (12.3%)	15 (2.3%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)	62 (9.5%)	56.1	981^st of 2240 public elementary schools	56.2%		61.3	850^th of 2258 public elementary schools	62.4%	131	59.0	55.0	62.0	58.0	72.0	64.0	73.0	$9,329	$432	$8,896
New Berlin Elementary School	Public	K-5	3613 New Berlin Rd	Jacksonville	32226	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 714-4601	1,118	60	18.6	35.5%	428 (38.3%)	396 (35.4%)	160 (14.3%)	34 (3.0%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	94 (8.4%)	69.7	641^st of 2240 public elementary schools	71.4%		66	733^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	67.5%	92	78.0	67.0	63.0	78.0	71.0	65.0	66.0	$8,594	$319	$8,275
Oceanway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12555 Gillespie Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 696-8762	728	38	19.1	44.0%	301 (41.3%)	234 (32.1%)	108 (14.8%)	20 (2.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (8.5%)	54.4	1033^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	53.9%		64.2	777^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.6%	256	66.0	50.0	64.0	70.0	55.0	66.0	68.0	$9,891	$944	$8,947
San Mateo Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	600 Baisden Rd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 696-8750	520	25	20.8	39.6%	210 (40.4%)	206 (39.6%)	58 (11.2%)	11 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.5%)	56.7	970^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.7%		59.4	896^th of 2258 public elementary schools	60.3%	74	66.0	64.0	68.0	74.0	54.0	63.0	54.0	$8,840	$396	$8,444
Biscayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12230 Biscayne Blvd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 714-4650	818	40	20.4	55.1%	40 (4.9%)	686 (83.9%)	50 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (4.3%)	54.2	1036^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.8%		47.6	1169^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.2%	133	51.0	45.0	64.0	66.0	84.0	81.0	53.0	$9,552	$1,096	$8,457

Frequently Asked Questions about Emma Love Hardee Elementary

How many students attend Emma Love Hardee Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 639 students attended Emma Love Hardee Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Emma Love Hardee Elementary?

Students at Emma Love Hardee Elementary are 69% White, 15% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Emma Love Hardee Elementary in?

Nassau

Is Emma Love Hardee Elementary a good school?

Emma Love Hardee Elementary ranks 732^nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Emma Love Hardee Elementary attend?

Students who attend Emma Love Hardee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fernandina Beach Middle School

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