Abess Park Elementary School

12731 Abess Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Abess Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Abess Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Abess Park Elementary School's student population of 600 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
600 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Abess Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abess Park Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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)
#1123 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
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62%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Abess Park 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.
57%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Abess Park 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.
65-69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Abess Park 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
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
37%
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Black
23%
21%
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White
38%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
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.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Abess Park 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
51%
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 Abess Park Elementary School's ranking?
Abess Park Elementary School is ranked #1123 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Abess Park Elementary School often compared to?
Abess Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterleaf Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Abess Park Elementary School?
600 students attend Abess Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Abess Park Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abess Park Elementary School?
Abess Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Abess Park Elementary School offer ?
Abess Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Abess Park Elementary School part of?
Abess Park Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Abess Park Elementary School located?
Abess Park Elementary School is located in the East Arlington neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in East Arlington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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