Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Long Branch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Long Branch Elementary School's student population of 312 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 122% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Changing Lives, One Student at a Time
School Rankings
Long Branch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Branch Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#2490 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
76%
21%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Long Branch Elementary School is ranked #2490 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Long Branch Elementary School?
312 students attend Long Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Long Branch Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Branch Elementary School?
Long Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Long Branch Elementary School offer ?
Long Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Branch Elementary School part of?
Long Branch Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Long Branch Elementary School located?
Long Branch Elementary School is located in the Urban Core neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Urban Core.
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