Serving 818 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Biscayne 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 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 95% 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: 818 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Biscayne Elementary School serves the northern part of Jacksonville, FL, covering an area of approximately 52.4 square miles. Most students typically live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Biscayne Elementary School's student population of 818 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
818 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Biscayne Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Biscayne Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#1696 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
Showing 2009–2020. Full 17-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 Biscayne Elementary School's ranking?
Biscayne Elementary School is ranked #1696 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Biscayne Elementary School often compared to?
Biscayne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Mateo Elementary School, Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Biscayne Elementary School?
818 students attend Biscayne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Biscayne Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Biscayne Elementary School?
Biscayne Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Biscayne Elementary School offer ?
Biscayne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Biscayne Elementary School part of?
Biscayne Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Biscayne Elementary School located?
Biscayne Elementary School is located in the Turtle Creek neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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