Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Venetia Elementary School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Venetia Elementary School serves the southern part of Jacksonville, FL, covering an area of approximately 8.1 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 4.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Venetia Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Education that’s just what the (future) doctor ordered.
School Rankings
Venetia Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Venetia Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1182 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venetia Elementary School's ranking?
Venetia Elementary School is ranked #1182 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Venetia Elementary School often compared to?
Venetia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Stockton Elementary School, Ortega Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Venetia Elementary School?
372 students attend Venetia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Venetia Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Venetia Elementary School?
Venetia Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Venetia Elementary School offer ?
Venetia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Venetia Elementary School part of?
Venetia Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Venetia Elementary School located?
Venetia Elementary School is located in the Southwest Jacksonville neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 18 other public schools located in Southwest Jacksonville.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Love Venetia. A+ Teachers! Quality of Academics is great, availability of music and arts are wonderful. Level of parent involvement is just like any other school(great, but could be better). I recommend this school!
2 10/10/2025
The teachers for the most part seem to be involved with the kids. Unfortunately, I can not say the same as for disapline by the principal. His office staff need a lesson in manners. There really arent any after school activities and the parents dont seem to be that involved, mainly because they are disrespected when they come to the school by the office staff. They also need to build an extra wing and get the kids out of the mobiles.
3 10/10/2025
Awful school. The staff was nice, but the classes were easy and didn't teach much. I don't like how behavior gets counted against your overall grade for the resource classes. The students there seemed to have very low IQs and I won't ever go back to this school.
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