Lake Forest Elementary School (Closed 2020)

901 Kennard St
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Forest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(18-19)
25-29%
59%
(18-19)
15-19%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
37%
Black
92%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Forest Elementary School?
323 students attend Lake Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lake Forest Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Forest Elementary School?
Lake Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Forest Elementary School offer ?
Lake Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Forest Elementary School part of?
Lake Forest Elementary School is part of Duval School District.

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