Joseph Finegan Elementary School
Tel:
(904)247-5996
- Joseph Finegan Elementary School serves 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (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 65-69% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Joseph Finegan Elementary School's student population of 441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 441 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Joseph Finegan Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Joseph Finegan Elementary School is 0.65, 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 | #1008 out of 3,601 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 32% |
| Black | 22% | 22% |
| White | 53% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 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 Joseph Finegan Elementary School is Marine Science Education Center (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mayport Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mayport Middle School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlantic Beach Mayport Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 839 students
0.9 miles
2600 Mayport Rd
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904)247-5977 0.9 6-8 839 - Atlantic Beach Mayport Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 501 students
1.0 miles
2753 Shangri La Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904)247-5988 1.0 PK-5 501 - Atlantic Beach Marine Science Education Center Grades: 9-12 | 38 students
1.9 miles
1347 Palmer St
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904)247-5973 1.9 9-12 38 - Atlantic Beach Seaside Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 244 students
3.0 miles
2630 State Road A1a
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904)372-3807 3.0 K-5 244 - Atlantic Beach Atlantic Beach Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 475 students
3.1 miles
298 Sherry Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904)247-5924 3.1 PK-5 475
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