Serving 1,090 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Durbin Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,090 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Durbin Creek Elementary School serves the northwest part of Saint Johns, FL, covering an area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Durbin Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Durbin Creek Elementary School's student population of 1,090 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,090 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Durbin Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durbin Creek 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
21%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)10.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Durbin Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Durbin Creek Elementary School is ranked #133 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Durbin Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Durbin Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julington Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Durbin Creek Elementary School?
1,090 students attend Durbin Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Durbin Creek Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Durbin Creek Elementary School?
Durbin Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Durbin Creek Elementary School offer ?
Durbin Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Durbin Creek Elementary School part of?
Durbin Creek Elementary School is part of St. Johns School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This was the worst school experience my kid and I have ever had. The learning was messed up, and the students were rude and inconsiderate of others. The teacher didn't do anything about the bullying and was often impolite.
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