Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bayview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bayview Elementary School serves the southwest part of Jacksonville, FL, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the zone edge being about 1.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bayview Elementary School's student population of 367 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
The Pride of the Westside!
School Rankings
Bayview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayview Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1883 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayview Elementary School's ranking?
Bayview Elementary School is ranked #1883 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bayview Elementary School often compared to?
Bayview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenland Pines Elementary School, Mandarin Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bayview Elementary School?
367 students attend Bayview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bayview Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayview Elementary School?
Bayview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bayview Elementary School offer ?
Bayview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayview Elementary School part of?
Bayview Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Bayview Elementary School located?
Bayview Elementary School is located in the Lakeshore neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Lakeshore.
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