Gregory Drive Elementary School

7800 Gregory Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gregory Drive 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 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gregory Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Gregory Drive Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Gregory Drive 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 Gregory Drive Elementary School is 0.57, 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)
#3051 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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42%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gregory Drive Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gregory Drive 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.
20-24%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gregory Drive 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
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
37%
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Black
62%
21%
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White
15%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
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 Gregory Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Gregory Drive Elementary School is ranked #3051 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gregory Drive Elementary School?
530 students attend Gregory Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gregory Drive Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gregory Drive Elementary School?
Gregory Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gregory Drive Elementary School offer ?
Gregory Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gregory Drive Elementary School part of?
Gregory Drive Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Gregory Drive Elementary School located?
Gregory Drive Elementary School is located in the Jacksonville Heights neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Jacksonville Heights.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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