Yulee Elementary School

Yulee Elementary School in Yulee, FL, serves 589 students in grades 3 through 5 and is part of the highly-rated Nassau County school district, which ranks 3rd out of 70 districts in Florida.

Yulee Elementary stands out for its exceptional and consistent performance in English Language Arts (ELA). In the most recent testing year, 74% of both 3rd and 4th graders achieved proficiency, significantly outpacing the state average of 60%. This is a key differentiator from its closest neighbor, Wildlight Elementary, which scored lower in those same grades (69% and 60%). The school also boasts a superior chronic absenteeism rate of 21.8%, which is dramatically lower than the district average of 36.0% and far better than nearby Duval County schools, where rates can exceed 49%. This strong attendance is a positive indicator of student engagement and family support. However, Yulee is a "middle-of-the-pack" performer within its own high-performing district, as Wildlight pulls ahead in 5th-grade math and science. There is also a slight downward trend in upper grades, with proficiency in both ELA and math dropping from 3rd to 5th grade, suggesting a potential area for focus as students prepare for middle school.

The data also highlights a stark contrast between the Nassau and Duval County school districts. Schools like San Mateo Elementary and Oceanway Elementary, located just 10-13 miles away in Duval County, have significantly higher chronic absenteeism, lower test scores, and higher student-to-teacher ratios. This illustrates how district-level factors can create vastly different educational environments for students living in close geographic proximity. Yulee Elementary operates efficiently, producing strong academic results with a per-student spending of $11,700, which is moderate compared to its primary school feeders.