Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Jacksonville 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 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
32%
Showing 1999–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(15-16)92%
23%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
(15-16)3%
39%
Showing 2005–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
42%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend West Jacksonville Elementary School?
260 students attend West Jacksonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Jacksonville Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Jacksonville Elementary School?
West Jacksonville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Jacksonville Elementary School offer ?
West Jacksonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Jacksonville Elementary School part of?
West Jacksonville Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
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