FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
Of the 5,968 students attending Suwannee County schools, 59.1% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 22.7% of Suwannee County students.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common ethnicity in Suwannee County, representing 58.5% of the student body.
Suwannee Pineview Elementary School had the most even distribution of races among the county schools, including 49% white students, 31.5% Hispanic students, 11.1% Black students, 5.8% multiracial students, and 2.7% Asian students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county increased by 0.6% when compared to the previous year.
Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.
According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.
Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.
| School Name | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branford Elementary School | White | 76.7% | 729 |
| Branford High School | White | 78.4% | 782 |
| Community Base Service Students | Black | < 10% | 19 |
| Suwannee High School | White | 52.2% | 1,202 |
| Suwannee Middle School | White | 52.2% | 947 |
| Suwannee Opportunity School | White | 55.4% | 56 |
| Suwannee Pineview Elementary School | White | 49% | 676 |
| Suwannee Riverside Elementary School | White | 56.8% | 867 |
| Suwannee Springcrest Elementary School | White | 53% | 619 |
| Suwannee Virtual School | White | 63.4% | 71 |
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