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Hilliard Elementary School

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Hilliard Elementary School ranks 275 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

275^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Hilliard Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Hilliard, Florida, part of the Nassau District, which is ranked 4th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating. With 696 students, Hilliard Elementary has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Florida, currently holding the 275th spot out of 2,258 elementary schools statewide.

Hilliard Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the Nassau district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 72% of 3rd graders at Hilliard Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 71% in Nassau and 57% statewide. In math, 83% of 3rd graders at Hilliard were proficient or better, compared to 76% in Nassau and 63% statewide. The school also excels in 5th grade science, with 74% of students proficient or better, surpassing the district and state averages.

While Hilliard Elementary faces some challenges, such as higher chronic absenteeism rates and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's strong academic performance suggests it is providing a quality education to its students. Compared to nearby schools like Yulee Primary School and Wildlight Elementary, Hilliard Elementary outperforms in most academic metrics, making it one of the stronger performing schools in the Nassau district.

687

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,726

Per pupil spending ?

53.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

27568 Ohio St
Hilliard, FL 32046

(904) 845-4471

District: Nassau

Students who attend Hilliard Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Hilliard Middle-Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.2%

Two or more races:

5.7%

African American:

3.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2014 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (76% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Florida elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg73%

Florida avg58%

275^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 6Elementary Schools in the Nassau

4^th of 67Nassau 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	85.7	275 of 2258	87.8%	★★★★☆
2024	81.7	364 of 2256	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	89.2	187 of 2240	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	91.0	154 of 2219	93.1%	★★★★★
2021	92.7	109 of 2247	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	91.0	126 of 2182	94.2%	★★★★★
2018	89.5	165 of 2118	92.2%	★★★★★
2017	89.4	161 of 2112	92.4%	★★★★★
2016	86.7	225 of 2087	89.2%	★★★★☆
2014	87.7	197 of 2064	90.5%	★★★★★
2013	87.7	191 of 2029	90.6%	★★★★★
2012	86.8	199 of 1984	90.0%	★★★★★
2011	84.4	240 of 1985	87.9%	★★★★☆
2010	82.3	274 of 1919	85.7%	★★★★☆
2009	70.7	517 of 1847	72.0%	★★★★☆
2008	74.4	422 of 1789	76.4%	★★★★☆
2007	80.9	305 of 1786	82.9%	★★★★☆
2006	61.6	665 of 1688	60.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math81%+20 vs state

Science74%+19 vs state

English Language Arts72%+15 vs state

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Schools Near Hilliard 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
Hilliard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27568 Ohio St	Hilliard	32046	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 845-4471	687	50	13.7	53.6%	585 (85.2%)	25 (3.6%)	21 (3.1%)	14 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.7%)	85.7	275^th of 2258 public elementary schools	87.8%		81.7	364^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.9%	89	72.0	67.0	76.0	83.0	83.0	77.0	74.0	$13,726	$1,203	$12,522
Callahan Intermediate School	Public	3-5	34586 Ball Park Rd	Callahan	32011	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 879-1114	586	36	16.2	43.0%	530 (90.4%)	13 (2.2%)	24 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	84.2	311^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.2%		84.1	318^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.9%	7	63.0	70.0	80.0	74.0	80.0	89.0	82.0	$10,249	$625	$9,624
Callahan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	449618 Us Highway 301	Callahan	32011	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 879-2121	614	42	14.6	46.3%	535 (87.1%)	15 (2.4%)	31 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.2%)								(n/a)								$12,039	$833	$11,206
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%)	78.2	446^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.2%		71.4	610^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.0%	164	66.0	66.0	72.0	74.0	64.0	86.0	76.0	$11,563	$758	$10,804
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hilliard Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Hilliard Elementary School attend?

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

High : Hilliard Middle-Senior High

What district is Hilliard Elementary School in?

Nassau

Is Hilliard Elementary School a good school?

Hilliard Elementary School ranks 275^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hilliard Elementary School?

Students at Hilliard Elementary School are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Hilliard Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 687 students attended Hilliard Elementary School.

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