Duval School District

1701 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32207-8152
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Duval School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 181 public elementary schools serving 98,462 students in Duval School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Duval School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
211 Schools
3,475 Schools
# Students
129,680 Students
2,036,173 Students
# Teachers
7,094 Teachers
119,007 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Duval School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#47 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Duval  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Duval  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Duval  School District 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.
46%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Duval  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Duval  School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
582 Students
5,169 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5,582 Students
56,112 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
21,649 Students
742,258 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
37%
# Black Students
53,478 Students
428,334 Students
% Black Students
41%
21%
# White Students
40,647 Students
712,573 Students
% White Students
31%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
364 Students
3,468 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7,378 Students
88,259 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,311
58,398
# Students in K Grade:
10,357
197,852
# Students in 1st Grade:
10,773
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10,133
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10,612
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
9,853
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
10,020
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
9,957
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
9,626
208,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
9,766
213,840
# Students in 9th Grade:
10,250
22,336
# Students in 10th Grade:
10,679
21,603
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,340
19,525
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,003
20,240
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,077 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,446 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$1,437 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Duval  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,355 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Duval  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,077
$11,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Duval  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,446
$11,627
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Duval  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Duval School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
315 10th St S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5942
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
John Stockton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4827 Carlisle Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 381-3955
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
J. Allen Axson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4763 Sutton Park Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #55.
Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5610
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
Atlantic Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
298 Sherry Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5924
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #77.
River City Science Elementary Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7450 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #88.
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 986 students
Rank: #99.
River City Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: 6-12
| 979 students
Rank: #1010.
Chet's Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13200 Chets Creek Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-6390
Grades: K-5
| 1,095 students
Rank: #1111.
River City Science Academy At Mandarin
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10911 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-8
| 908 students
Rank: #1212.
New Berlin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3613 New Berlin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 714-4601
Grades: K-5
| 1,200 students
Rank: #1313.
Bartram Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14799 Bartram Springs Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 1,194 students
Rank: #1414.
San Pablo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 18th Ave N
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5947
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1515.
Neptune Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1515 Florida Blvd
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
(904) 247-5954
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #1616.
Loretto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Loretto Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 260-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 999 students
Rank: #1717.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Grades: PK-12
| 770 students
Rank: #1818.
Lavilla School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 633-6069
Grades: 6-8
| 1,000 students
Rank: #1919.
Fishweir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #2020.
Seabreeze Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Seabreeze Ave
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5900
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #2121.
River City Science Academy Intracoastal
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2002 San Pablo Road South
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 390-2000
Grades: K-8
| 718 students
Rank: #2222.
San Mateo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Baisden Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8750
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #2323.
Alimacani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2051 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 221-7101
Grades: PK-5
| 752 students
Rank: #2424.
Greenland Pines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5050 Greenland Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #2525.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Rank: #2626.
Duval Charter At Baymeadows
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Grades: K-8
| 1,368 students
Rank: #2727.
Waterleaf Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 565-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #2828.
Kernan Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2281 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1310
Grades: K-5
| 646 students
Rank: #2929.
Mandarin Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10600 Hornets Nest Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 988 students
Rank: #3030.
Anchor Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
555 Wonderwood Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5996
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #3131.
Duval Charter School At Flagler Center
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12755 Flagler Center Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 899-1010
Grades: K-8
| 995 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
West Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2801 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #3434.
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 3rd St N
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5929
Grades: 6-8
| 1,140 students
Rank: #3535.
Venetia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4300 Timuquana Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 381-3990
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 211 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 129,680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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