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Branford Elementary School

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Branford Elementary School ranks 1073 rd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1073^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Branford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 729 students in grades PK-5 in Branford, Florida, which is part of the Suwannee School District. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, but it faces some significant challenges compared to nearby schools.

One of the most concerning issues is Branford Elementary's high chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 30.9% to 46.0% in recent years - significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Westside Elementary (31.4%) and Pinemount Elementary (31.4%). Branford Elementary's test scores are also mixed, with strengths in 3rd grade ELA and Math but declines in 4th and 5th grade ELA and Math compared to state and district averages.

Additionally, Branford Elementary serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 61.97% to 67.61% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, compared to nearby schools like Westside Elementary (59.52%) and Pinemount Elementary (69.43%). The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio than its neighbors, ranging from 17.9 to 19.4 in recent years. Addressing these challenges, such as the root causes of high absenteeism and uneven academic performance, should be a priority for Branford Elementary and the Suwannee School District to improve student outcomes and overall school performance.

712

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,000

Per pupil spending ?

59.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

26801 State Road 247
Branford, FL 32008

(386) 935-5700

District: Suwannee

Students who attend Branford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Suwannee Middle School
High:	Branford High School
	Suwannee High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.0%

Hispanic:

17.1%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 63rd percentile in 2014 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (45% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg54%

Florida avg58%

1,073^rd of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From bottom 42% (2016) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Suwannee

46^th of 67Suwannee 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
2025	51.9	1073 of 2258	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.6	1080 of 2256	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.4	748 of 2240	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.7	746 of 2219	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.3	806 of 2247	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.8	1041 of 2182	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.0	912 of 2118	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.9	928 of 2112	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.1	1217 of 2087	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	62.1	764 of 2064	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.3	916 of 2029	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.6	914 of 1984	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.9	733 of 1985	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	73.1	493 of 1919	74.3%	★★★★☆
2009	52.8	931 of 1847	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.7	709 of 1789	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	66.3	631 of 1786	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.8	463 of 1688	72.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math58%-3 vs state

English Language Arts58%~ state avg

Science56%~ state avg

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Schools Near Branford Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Branford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26801 State Road 247	Branford	32008	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 935-5700	712	39	18.2	59.3%	548 (77.0%)	17 (2.4%)	122 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.5%)	51.9	1073^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	52.5%		50.6	1080^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.1%	7	72.0	44.0	56.0	76.0	46.0	51.0	56.0	$10,000	$1,589	$8,412
Fort White Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18119 SW State Road 47	Fort White	32038	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 344-6301	644	37	17.4	63.0%	429 (66.6%)	55 (8.5%)	117 (18.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.2%)	33.8	1528^th of 2258 public elementary schools	32.3%		37.9	1403^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	37.8%	125	58.0	44.0	41.0	69.0	53.0	41.0	31.0	$9,796	$1,194	$8,602
Bell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2771 E Bell Ave	Bell	32619	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 463-3275	656	37	17.6	51.4%	534 (81.4%)	14 (2.1%)	92 (14.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	53.3	1033^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	54.3%		75.7	512^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.3%	521	50.0	60.0	56.0	60.0	70.0	49.0	62.0	$12,288	$1,480	$10,808
Columbia City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7438 SW State Road 47	Lake City	32024	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 758-4850	585	36	16.2	53.0%	435 (74.4%)	37 (6.3%)	71 (12.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.7%)	42.7	1283^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	43.2%		76.5	492^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	78.2%	791	54.0	50.0	49.0	64.0	65.0	46.0	41.0	$10,929	$1,291	$9,637
Lafayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	811 E Main St	Mayo	32066	Lafayette County	Lafayette	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 294-4112	546	39	14.0	65.6%	365 (66.8%)	47 (8.6%)	114 (20.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	71.4	598^th of 2258 public elementary schools	73.5%		69.7	646^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.4%	48	65.0	68.0	58.0	73.0	68.0	78.0	60.0	$12,998	$1,150	$11,848
Lafayette Virtual Instruction K-5 Fulltime	Public, Virtual	K-5	363 NE Crawford St	Mayo	32066	Lafayette County	Lafayette	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 294-4137	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pinemount Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 SW Gabriel Pl	Lake City	32024	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8172	448	30	14.9	59.4%	304 (67.9%)	62 (13.8%)	47 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.6%)	63.7	784^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.3%		75.8	509^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.4%	275	65.0	57.0	47.0	76.0	78.0	63.0	55.0	$11,172	$1,324	$9,848
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1956 SW County Road 252b	Lake City	32024	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8280	695	40	17.3	43.9%	448 (64.5%)	98 (14.1%)	55 (7.9%)	22 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (10.1%)	78.5	442^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	80.4%		81.4	369^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.6%	73	68.0	65.0	75.0	71.0	73.0	77.0	72.0	$9,752	$1,148	$8,603

Frequently Asked Questions about Branford Elementary School

What district is Branford Elementary School in?

Suwannee

How many students attend Branford Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 712 students attended Branford Elementary School.

Is Branford Elementary School a good school?

Branford Elementary School ranks 1073^rd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Branford Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Branford Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Suwannee Middle School
High : Branford High School
High : Suwannee High School

What is the racial makeup of Branford Elementary School?

Students at Branford Elementary School are 77% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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