Loretto Elementary School

3900 Loretto Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 959 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Loretto Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 959 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Loretto Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Loretto Elementary School's student population of 959 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
959 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Loretto Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loretto Elementary School is 0.56, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#505 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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71%
48%
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69%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Loretto Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
36%
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Black
8%
21%
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White
64%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Loretto Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loretto Elementary School's ranking?
Loretto Elementary School is ranked #505 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Loretto Elementary School often compared to?
Loretto Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mandarin Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Loretto Elementary School?
959 students attend Loretto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Loretto Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loretto Elementary School?
Loretto Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Loretto Elementary School offer ?
Loretto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Loretto Elementary School part of?
Loretto Elementary School is part of Duval School District.

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Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 959 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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