Pine Forest Elementary School

3929 Grant Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pine Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pine Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pine Forest Elementary School's student population of 465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
465 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Pine Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Forest Elementary School is 0.68, 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)
#907 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
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62%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pine Forest 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.
66%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pine Forest 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.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pine Forest 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
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
37%
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Black
35%
21%
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White
42%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
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.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Pine Forest 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
44%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Forest Elementary School is ranked #907 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
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 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pine Forest Elementary School?
465 students attend Pine Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pine Forest Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Pine Forest Elementary School?
Pine Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pine Forest Elementary School offer ?
Pine Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pine Forest Elementary School part of?
Pine Forest Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Pine Forest Elementary School located?
Pine Forest Elementary School is located in the Pine Forest neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Pine Forest.

School Reviews

5   3/12/2020
The school is the best. Go there. Please. You will learn so much, make friends and after-school activities are the best put your kid in extended day and do what you want but pick them up before 6. That's why you should go to pine forest.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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