Waterleaf Elementary School
Tel:
(904) 565-8000
Waterleaf Elementary School serves 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Waterleaf Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Waterleaf Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Waterleaf Elementary School's student population of 770 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 770 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Comparison
Waterleaf Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Waterleaf Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #838 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 13% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 33% |
| Black | 24% | 22% |
| White | 40% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duval School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Waterleaf Elementary School is Gateway Community Services (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Landmark Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Landmark Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,529 student
0.5 miles
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(904) 221-7125 0.5 6-8 1,529 - Jacksonville Abess Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 697 students
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(904) 220-1260 0.8 PK-5 697 - Jacksonville Sabal Palm Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 993 students
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1201 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7169 1.2 PK-5 993 - Jacksonville Kernan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,148 student
1.9 miles
2271 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1350 1.9 6-8 1,148 - Jacksonville Kernan Trail Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 716 students
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2281 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1310 1.9 PK-5 716
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