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South Lake Elementary

Public Grades K-6
450th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools
Better than 80% of Florida elementary schools
Summary

South Lake Elementary in Titusville, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 469 students in grades K-6 within the Brevard School District, consistently ranking among the top 10-20% of elementary schools in Florida over the past five years.

South Lake stands out dramatically from nearby schools, particularly Oak Park Elementary located just 1.5 miles away. While South Lake holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 80th percentile statewide, Oak Park ranks in the 26th percentile with a 1-star rating. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is exceptionally low at just 7%, compared to the district average of 21.1% and a staggering 32.9% at Apollo Elementary. South Lake also demonstrates remarkable efficiency, spending $11,406 per student—significantly less than lower-performing neighbors like Mims Elementary ($16,970) and Coquina Elementary ($14,493).

Academically, South Lake's 6th-grade students achieve elite results, with 94% proficient in English Language Arts and 98% proficient in Math—scores 20-24 points above the district average and over 30 points above the state average. The school's 5th-grade science scores are also a consistent strength, ranging from 78% to 84% over the past four years, always outperforming the district and state. While South Lake has seen a slight dip from its peak ranking in the 94th percentile to the 80th percentile, it remains a top-tier choice for families seeking a highly engaged, academically excellent elementary school in the Titusville area.

469
Students ?
14.1
Student/teacher ratio ?
$11,406
Per pupil spending ?
25.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 3755 Garden St
       Titusville, FL  32796

(321) 264-1137

District: Brevard

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Two or more races:
7.7%
Hispanic:
7.2%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2021 → 80th in 2026
Strengths
Test scores above the Florida average (77% vs 62% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 20% of Florida elementary schools
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2021
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school77%
District avg65%
Florida avg62%
450th of 2,240
Florida public elementary schools ?
Top 20%▼ down 14 pts since 2021
From top 6% (2021) to top 20% (2026)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
17th of 66Elementary Schools in the Brevard
24th of 70Brevard 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202677.3450 of 224079.9%★★★★☆
202582.5353 of 225884.4%★★★★☆
202489.3203 of 225691.0%★★★★★
202389.8176 of 224092.1%★★★★★
202288.2230 of 221989.6%★★★★☆
202191.3146 of 224793.5%★★★★★
By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?
Science82%+22 vs state
Math78%+15 vs state
English Language Arts75%+14 vs state

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Monday, February 21, 2022

Open Quote Their communication sucks. They are liars, and they are bullies! My child was traumatized by the staff. Close Quote





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In the 2024-25 school year, 469 students attended South Lake Elementary.

South Lake Elementary ranks 450th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at South Lake Elementary are 80% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American.

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026
2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026
2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026
2024–25 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2025


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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