Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brentwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
37%
Black
93%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Brentwood Elementary School?
265 students attend Brentwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Brentwood Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brentwood Elementary School?
Brentwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brentwood Elementary School offer ?
Brentwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brentwood Elementary School part of?
Brentwood Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
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