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Wildlight Elementary

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Wildlight Elementary ranks 594 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

594^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 73% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Wildlight Elementary in Yulee, FL, is a large, high-performing school serving 1,181 students in grades PK through 5, and it stands out as a top choice within the highly-rated Nassau County district (ranked 3rd in Florida). The school’s most impressive feature is its exceptional 5th-grade math performance, with 84% of students proficient—a full 22 percentage points above the state average and significantly higher than nearby schools like Yulee Elementary or Emma Love Hardee Elementary. This "Wildlight Math Advantage" is consistent across all tested grades, suggesting a strong, well-aligned math curriculum from early grades up.

Wildlight also excels in student engagement, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 18.6%—dramatically lower than the district average of 36% and far better than every nearby peer school, including those in the Duval County district (e.g., Biscayne Elementary and San Mateo Elementary), where rates often exceed 36%. The school serves a relatively affluent community, with only 30% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, which is lower than nearby Nassau schools like Southside Elementary or Callahan Elementary. Its per-student spending of $11,563 is efficient, delivering top-tier results without being the highest spender in the area.

While Wildlight’s math scores are stellar, its English Language Arts (ELA) performance has seen a slight dip in 3rd and 4th grades, falling just below the district average for the first time—a point to watch. The school is unique in the area as a full PK-5 school, unlike nearby primary schools (PK-2) like Yulee Primary or Louis S. Sheffield Elementary, which allows it to develop students continuously over more years. Overall, Wildlight is a standout in a top-tier district, offering a strong academic foundation, especially in math, with high student engagement and efficient resource use.

1,181

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,563

Per pupil spending ?

30.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

550 Curiosity Ave
Yulee, FL 32097

(904) 225-3053

District: Nassau

Students who attend Wildlight Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Yulee Middle School
Alternative:	Yulee High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.5%

Hispanic:

13.2%

African American:

11.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2019 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (71% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2019

!Near the bottom of Nassau's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg73%

Florida avg62%

594^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 14 pts since 2019

From top 13% (2019) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	71.3	594 of 2240	73.5%	★★★★☆
2025	78.2	446 of 2258	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	71.4	610 of 2256	73.0%	★★★★☆
2023	81.5	375 of 2240	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	87.0	261 of 2219	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	94.6	64 of 2247	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	85.2	283 of 2182	87.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science79%+19 vs state

Math73%+8 vs state

English Language Arts67%+7 vs state

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Wildlight Elementary

What schools do graduates of Wildlight Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wildlight Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Yulee Middle School
Alternative : Yulee High School

What is the racial makeup of Wildlight Elementary?

Students at Wildlight Elementary are 65% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Wildlight Elementary a good school?

Wildlight Elementary ranks 594^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wildlight Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,181 students attended Wildlight Elementary.

What district is Wildlight Elementary in?

Nassau

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2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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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