Fleming Island Elementary School

Summary:

Fleming Island Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Orange Park, Florida, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 739. The school is part of the Clay District, which is ranked 10th out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Fleming Island Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, ranking 90th out of 2,256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 86% of 6th-grade students were proficient in ELA, compared to 65% in the district and 54% statewide. Additionally, Fleming Island Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 68.47% White, 15.29% Hispanic, 5.28% African American, and 2.84% Asian students in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than some nearby schools like Ridgeview Elementary (56.97% White) and Grove Park Elementary (24.49% White).

Fleming Island Elementary also stands out for its lower chronic absenteeism rate of 12.7% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 29.2% at Ridgeview Elementary and 38.9% at Grove Park Elementary. The school also spends more per student ($10,878 in 2022-2023) compared to the district average ($9,966) and some nearby schools like Ridgeview Elementary ($11,545) and Grove Park Elementary ($10,159), which may contribute to its academic excellence and positive learning environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

4425 Lakeshore Dr
Orange Park, FL 32003

(904) 336-1075

District: Clay

SchoolDigger Rank:
90^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,878

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 659

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.1%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fleming Island Elementary School ranks better than 96% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.02. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), Hispanic (14.6%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fleming Island Elementary School is 12.6, which is the 9^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Compare Fleming Island Elementary School employs 52 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fleming Island Elementary School is $10,878, which is the 8^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Clay School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fleming Island Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clay:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay 10^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fleming Island Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	95.22	11^th	199	94.5%
2005	96.70	7^th	202	96.5%
2006	96.43	14^th	1688	99.2%
2007	95.05	19^th	1786	98.9%
2008	93.44	36^th	1789	98.0%
2009	94.38	25^th	1847	98.6%
2010	93.52	38^th	1919	98.0%
2011	93.11	42^nd	1985	97.9%
2012	91.01	118^th	1984	94.1%
2013	85.89	218^th	2029	89.3%
2014	87.83	191^st	2064	90.7%
2016	84.19	290^th	2087	86.1%
2017	90.68	131^st	2112	93.8%
2018	89.58	164^th	2118	92.3%
2019	91.25	122^nd	2182	94.4%
2021	92.48	111^th	2247	95.1%
2022	90.18	183^rd	2219	91.8%
2023	93.17	90^th	2240	96.0%
2024	93.02	90^th	2256	96.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fleming Island Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	886	63	26	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	1004
1998	1013	61	34	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	1146
1999	1110	84	42	58	2	n/a	n/a	0	1296
2000	1169	100	33	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	1356
2001	842	40	25	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	935
2002	1062	43	28	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	1163
2003	1062	43	28	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	1163
2004	1070	35	32	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	1166
2005	1051	26	33	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	1145
2006	1022	27	41	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	1121
2007	963	20	46	33	0	n/a	n/a	8	1070
2008	937	25	44	37	0	n/a	n/a	13	1056
2009	878	30	42	33	2	n/a	n/a	39	1024
2010	848	28	39	52	1	n/a	n/a	41	1009
2011	772	29	30	57	0	8	40	0	936
2012	714	23	18	67	0	7	51	0	880
2013	632	22	20	58	0	6	55	0	793
2014	614	22	14	50	0	8	54	0	762
2015	606	37	20	46	0	6	59	0	774
2016	588	33	23	60	1	7	50	0	762
2017	600	43	20	75	0	6	53	0	797
2018	609	41	18	68	1	5	53	0	795
2019	515	39	16	68	1	4	45	0	688
2020	533	40	16	92	1	4	45	0	731
2021	490	43	21	89	1	4	41	0	689
2022	506	45	25	105	2	3	50	0	736
2023	506	39	21	113	2	4	54	0	739
2024	462	35	18	96	0	3	45	0	659

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fleming Island Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	1004	54.0	18.6	5.8
1998	1146	56.0	20.5	5.5
1999	1296	71.0	18.3	9
2000	1356	72.0	18.8	7.5
2001	935	52.0	18.0	3.2
2002	1163	57.0	20.4	3.2
2003	1163	57.0	20.4	3.2
2004	1166	65.0	17.9	3.8
2005	1145	71.0	16.1	1.9
2006	1121	72.0	15.6	2
2007	1070	75.0	14.3	1.7
2008	1056	70.0	15.1	3
2009	1024	74.0	15.1	5.2
2010	1009	70.0	14.4	8.7
2011	936	70.8	13.2	7.8
2012	880	66.0	13.3	11.5
2013	793	65.0	12.2	8.7
2014	762	63.0	12.0	10.5
2015	774	63.0	12.2	13.4
2016	762	58.0	13.1	17.1
2017	797	63.0	12.6	19.3
2018	795	63.0	12.6	20.4
2019	688	57.0	12.0	18.9
2020	731	58.0	12.6	21.6
2021	689	57.0	12.0	22.5
2022	736	58.0	12.6	18.3
2023	739	53.0	13.9	20.3
2024	659	52.0	12.6	23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fleming Island Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	1004	54.0	18.6	5.8
1998	1146	56.0	20.5	5.5
1999	1296	71.0	18.3	9
2000	1356	72.0	18.8	7.5
2001	935	52.0	18.0	3.2
2002	1163	57.0	20.4	3.2
2003	1163	57.0	20.4	3.2
2004	1166	65.0	17.9	3.8
2005	1145	71.0	16.1	1.9
2006	1121	72.0	15.6	2
2007	1070	75.0	14.3	1.7
2008	1056	70.0	15.1	3
2009	1024	74.0	15.1	5.2
2010	1009	70.0	14.4	8.7
2011	936	70.8	13.2	7.8
2012	880	66.0	13.3	11.5
2013	793	65.0	12.2	8.7
2014	762	63.0	12.0	10.5
2015	774	63.0	12.2	13.4
2016	762	58.0	13.1	17.1
2017	797	63.0	12.6	19.3
2018	795	63.0	12.6	20.4
2019	688	57.0	12.0	18.9
2020	731	58.0	12.6	21.6
2021	689	57.0	12.0	22.5
2022	736	58.0	12.6	18.3
2023	739	53.0	13.9	20.3
2024	659	52.0	12.6	23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fleming Island Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$594 (7.1%)	$7,750 (92.9%)	$8,344
2019	$392 (4.3%)	$8,650 (95.7%)	$9,043
2020	$342 (3.7%)	$8,842 (96.3%)	$9,184
2021	$626 (6.2%)	$9,440 (93.8%)	$10,067
2022	$1,040 (10.4%)	$8,926 (89.6%)	$9,966
2023	$1,077 (9.9%)	$9,800 (90.1%)	$10,878

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fleming Island Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 122^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 90^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fleming Island Elementary School)	80	75	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	68	61	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fleming Island Elementary School)	81	87	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay)	71	66	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fleming Island Elementary School)	78	87	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fleming Island Elementary School)	83	91	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	69	68	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fleming Island Elementary School)	90	75	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	62	62
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fleming Island Elementary School)	91	76	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	64	59	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Fleming Island Elementary School)	82	80	2%
5th Grade Science (Clay)	63	63
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fleming Island Elementary School)	75	76	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	64	64
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fleming Island Elementary School)	88	81	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	70	72	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	688	739	7.4%
African American	39	39
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	16	21	31.3%
Hispanic	68	113	66.2%
Pacific Islander	4	4
White	515	506	1.7%
Two or More Races	45	54	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.9%	20.3%	1.4%

Schools Near Fleming Island Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fleming Island Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4425 Lakeshore Dr	Orange Park	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1075	659	52	12.6	23.7%	462 (70.1%)	35 (5.3%)	96 (14.6%)	18 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	45 (6.8%)	93	90^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.0%		93.2	90^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.0%		78.0	78.0	74.0	86.0	90.0	93.0	79.0	92.0	77.0	$10,878	$1,077	$9,800
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1630 Woodpecker Ln	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3475	474	39	12.1	56.5%	295 (62.2%)	47 (9.9%)	69 (14.6%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	55 (11.6%)	47	1175^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.9%		48.4	1130^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.6%	45	59.0	56.0	48.0	55.0	52.0	64.0	36.0	62.0	47.0	$11,723	$959	$10,764
Robert M. Paterson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5400 Pine Ave	Orange Park	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2575	693	58	12.0	31.6%	487 (70.3%)	36 (5.2%)	96 (13.9%)	32 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.9%)	96.3	30^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.7%		90.9	147^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.4%	117	84.0	85.0	81.0	90.0	91.0	91.0	88.0	98.0	91.0	$8,697	$770	$7,928
Thunderbolt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2020 Thunderbolt Rd	Fleming Island	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3675	802	65	12.3	38.7%	516 (64.3%)	78 (9.7%)	107 (13.3%)	39 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	57 (7.1%)	90.8	147^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.5%		87.7	225^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.0%	78	82.0	72.0	74.0	85.0	83.0	84.0	76.0	94.0	74.0	$9,327	$1,135	$8,193
Lakeside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2752 Moody Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1675	725	53	13.7	61.4%	382 (52.7%)	101 (13.9%)	146 (20.1%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	78 (10.8%)	43.7	1251^st of 2256 public elementary schools	44.5%		55.3	965^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.9%	286	55.0	43.0	42.0	72.0	48.0	56.0	31.0	90.0	42.0	$8,750	$748	$8,001
Montclair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2398 Moody Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1975	420	35	12.0	65.0%	218 (51.9%)	61 (14.5%)	103 (24.5%)	7 (1.7%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	25 (6.0%)	45.4	1209^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.4%		56.5	937^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.2%	272	53.0	53.0	45.0	60.0	53.0	53.0	39.0	63.0	50.0	$12,447	$1,595	$10,851
Doctors Inlet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2634 County Road 220	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-0975	569	40	14.3	63.1%	329 (57.8%)	78 (13.7%)	109 (19.2%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.9%)	57.3	915^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.4%		68.7	649^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.0%	266	46.0	54.0	41.0	67.0	71.0	64.0	43.0	83.0	61.0	$9,836	$867	$8,969
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	421 Jefferson Ave	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3075	581	53	11.0	62.7%	316 (54.4%)	87 (15.0%)	124 (21.3%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.7%)	52.9	1023^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	54.7%		62.5	784^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.0%	239	58.0	53.0	42.0	55.0	53.0	47.0	60.0	71.0	66.0	$11,545	$1,790	$9,756
Grove Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1643 Miller St	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1275	394	33	11.9	78.7%	127 (32.2%)	160 (40.6%)	73 (18.5%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.1%)	19.8	1905^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.6%		13.4	2074^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.4%	169	32.0	32.0	38.0	48.0	39.0	21.0	27.0	52.0	42.0	$10,159	$1,489	$8,670
W E Cherry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	420 Edson Dr	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3975	640	61	10.4	72.2%	259 (40.5%)	160 (25.0%)	154 (24.1%)	11 (1.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	49 (7.7%)	59.2	879^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.0%		58.3	879^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.8%		58.0	54.0	48.0	65.0	61.0	75.0	52.0	78.0	51.0	$13,694	$1,968	$11,726

Frequently Asked Questions about Fleming Island Elementary School

What district is Fleming Island Elementary School in?

Clay

Is Fleming Island Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Fleming Island Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 90^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Fleming Island Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 659 students attended Fleming Island Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fleming Island Elementary School?

Students at Fleming Island Elementary School are 70% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

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