Don Brewer Elementary School

3385 Hartsfield Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 324 students in grades 3-5, Don Brewer 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 is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Don Brewer Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
324 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Don Brewer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don Brewer Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2780 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
52%
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38%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Don Brewer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Don Brewer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
37%
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Black
58%
21%
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White
19%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Don Brewer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Don Brewer Elementary School's ranking?
Don Brewer Elementary School is ranked #2780 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Don Brewer Elementary School?
324 students attend Don Brewer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Don Brewer Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Brewer Elementary School?
Don Brewer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Don Brewer Elementary School offer ?
Don Brewer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Don Brewer Elementary School part of?
Don Brewer Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Don Brewer Elementary School located?
Don Brewer Elementary School is located in the Arlington Hills neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Arlington Hills.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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