Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carter G. Woodson 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 25% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
37%
Black
95%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Carter G. Woodson Elementary School?
278 students attend Carter G. Woodson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Carter G. Woodson Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter G. Woodson Elementary School?
Carter G. Woodson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carter G. Woodson Elementary School offer ?
Carter G. Woodson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carter G. Woodson Elementary School part of?
Carter G. Woodson Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
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