Fishweir Elementary School
Tel:
(904)381-3910
- Fishweir Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Fishweir Elementary School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fishweir Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fishweir Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #244 out of 3,601 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 57% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 32% |
| Black | 20% | 22% |
| White | 67% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duval School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fishweir Elementary School is Robert E. Lee High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lake Shore Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ruth N. Upson Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Ruth N. Upson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 419 students
1.1 miles
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904)381-7485 1.1 PK-5 419 - Jacksonville Robert E. Lee High School Grades: 9-12 | 1902 students
1.2 miles
1200 Mcduff Ave S
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904)381-3930 1.2 9-12 1902 - Jacksonville Ortega Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 328 students
1.3 miles
4010 Baltic St
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904)381-7460 1.3 K-5 328 - Jacksonville Hyde Park Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 320 students
1.4 miles
5300 Park St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904)381-3950 1.4 3-6 320 - Jacksonville Wayman Academy Of The Arts Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 296 students
1.4 miles
1176 Labelle St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904)695-9995 1.4 K-5 296
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