Spring Park Elementary School

Summary:

Spring Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 464 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spring Park Elementary has a diverse student population, with 38.36% Hispanic, 27.59% African American, 14.44% White, and 13.36% Asian students. However, the school faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 25.5% to 45.8% over the past 5 years, which is much higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Spring Park's proficiency rates on state assessments are consistently lower than the Duval district and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 35% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 49% in the district and 55% statewide. Additionally, 69.4% of Spring Park's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

While Spring Park's performance is generally lower than nearby schools, there are some exceptions. For instance, R.L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy, which is 2.79 miles away, outperforms Spring Park and the district/state averages in several subject areas, despite having a similar demographic profile. The high chronic absenteeism rates and low academic performance at Spring Park suggest that the school and district need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

2250 Spring Park Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207

(904) 346-5640

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
1911^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,282

Students who attend Spring Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Southside Middle School
High:	Englewood High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 460

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.2%

African American:

24.1%

White:

16.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spring Park Elementary School ranks worse than 84.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 81^st among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.63. (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 Student population at Spring Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.2%), African American (24.1%), White (16.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Park Elementary School is 15.8, which is the 33^rd best among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Spring Park Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Park Elementary School is $12,282, which is the 35^th highest among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Spring Park Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spring Park Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	16.86	1460^th	1688	13.5%
2007	13.02	1634^th	1786	8.5%
2008	8.71	1696^th	1789	5.2%
2009	21.40	1540^th	1847	16.6%
2010	24.70	1538^th	1919	19.9%
2011	16.67	1756^th	1985	11.5%
2012	37.31	1276^th	1984	35.7%
2013	18.83	1751^st	2029	13.7%
2014	16.99	1820^th	2064	11.8%
2016	32.74	1444^th	2087	30.8%
2017	14.91	1913^th	2112	9.4%
2018	17.14	1850^th	2118	12.7%
2019	19.49	1856^th	2182	14.9%
2021	18.99	1862^nd	2247	17.1%
2022	13.00	2041^st	2219	8.0%
2023	19.42	1917^th	2240	14.4%
2024	19.63	1911^th	2256	15.3%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, February 8, 2018

School is getting better. More activities and fun while learning with the new principal Mrs. Parker. School is safe. Librarian could let the students touch the books more and keep library door open to encourage reading. VP is great. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Spring Park Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	153	310	10	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	475
1989	154	280	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
1990	177	324	14	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	518
1991	184	311	13	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	515
1992	181	214	10	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	412
1993	181	218	7	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	415
1994	154	218	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	386
1995	172	231	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	417
1996	172	231	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	417
1997	186	246	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
1998	163	221	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
1999	154	219	9	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	397
2000	166	219	10	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	413
2001	134	192	9	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2002	135	215	16	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2003	135	215	16	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2004	132	214	14	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
2005	131	203	12	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
2006	115	219	10	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
2007	85	174	12	24	0	n/a	n/a	20	315
2008	70	142	4	34	0	n/a	n/a	22	272
2009	65	135	7	30	0	n/a	n/a	18	255
2010	70	133	7	42	0	n/a	n/a	8	260
2011	76	156	7	47	0	0	8	0	294
2012	80	175	9	59	0	0	11	0	334
2013	100	197	9	77	0	0	9	0	392
2014	104	214	29	88	1	0	13	0	449
2015	114	181	28	112	0	0	9	0	444
2016	93	161	31	120	0	2	13	0	420
2017	85	174	44	119	1	2	18	0	443
2018	83	159	58	143	2	2	22	0	469
2019	70	166	56	137	2	1	17	0	449
2020	67	146	54	174	3	0	19	0	463
2021	70	146	56	163	5	2	19	0	461
2022	67	133	55	168	4	1	21	0	449
2023	67	128	62	178	3	2	24	0	464
2024	74	111	60	194	4	2	15	0	460

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spring Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	475	29.0	16.3	78.5
1989	445	29.0	15.3	75.1
1990	518	30.0	17.2	71.4
1991	515	31.0	16.6	75.1
1992	412	21.0	19.6	62.9
1993	415	19.0	21.8	63.4
1994	386	19.0	20.3	36.5
1995	417	23.0	18.1	64.5
1996	417	23.0	18.1	64.5
1997	444	24.0	18.5	60.4
1998	402	26.0	15.5	55.2
1999	397	24.0	16.5	72.5
2000	413	25.0	16.5	75.8
2001	353	23.0	15.3	79.9
2002	382	26.0	14.7	81.2
2003	382	26.0	14.7	81.2
2004	381	29.0	13.1	85.8
2005	374	30.0	12.5	76.5
2006	371	29.0	12.8	72.8
2007	315	26.0	12.1	82.7
2008	272	21.0	13.0	77.6
2009	255	18.7	14.2	94.9
2010	260	19.0	13.6	93.7
2011	294	21.0	14.0	88.4
2012	334	23.0	14.5	84.4
2013	392	24.0	16.3	78.3
2014	449	30.0	14.9	69.7
2015	444	33.0	13.4	62.2
2016	420	32.0	13.1	73.8
2017	443	33.0	13.4	73.8
2018	469	32.0	14.6	74
2019	449	29.0	15.4	70.6
2020	463	30.0	15.4	63.5
2021	461	30.0	15.3	67.5
2022	449	29.0	15.4	68.4
2023	464	31.0	14.9	69.4
2024	460	29.0	15.8	65.7

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 Spring Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	475	29.0	16.3	78.5
1989	445	29.0	15.3	75.1
1990	518	30.0	17.2	71.4
1991	515	31.0	16.6	75.1
1992	412	21.0	19.6	62.9
1993	415	19.0	21.8	63.4
1994	386	19.0	20.3	36.5
1995	417	23.0	18.1	64.5
1996	417	23.0	18.1	64.5
1997	444	24.0	18.5	60.4
1998	402	26.0	15.5	55.2
1999	397	24.0	16.5	72.5
2000	413	25.0	16.5	75.8
2001	353	23.0	15.3	79.9
2002	382	26.0	14.7	81.2
2003	382	26.0	14.7	81.2
2004	381	29.0	13.1	85.8
2005	374	30.0	12.5	76.5
2006	371	29.0	12.8	72.8
2007	315	26.0	12.1	82.7
2008	272	21.0	13.0	77.6
2009	255	18.7	14.2	94.9
2010	260	19.0	13.6	93.7
2011	294	21.0	14.0	88.4
2012	334	23.0	14.5	84.4
2013	392	24.0	16.3	78.3
2014	449	30.0	14.9	69.7
2015	444	33.0	13.4	62.2
2016	420	32.0	13.1	73.8
2017	443	33.0	13.4	73.8
2018	469	32.0	14.6	74
2019	449	29.0	15.4	70.6
2020	463	30.0	15.4	63.5
2021	461	30.0	15.3	67.5
2022	449	29.0	15.4	68.4
2023	464	31.0	14.9	69.4
2024	460	29.0	15.8	65.7

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 Spring Park Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$642 (7.2%)	$8,271 (92.8%)	$8,913
2019	$619 (6.8%)	$8,452 (93.2%)	$9,072
2020	$801 (8.4%)	$8,786 (91.6%)	$9,587
2021	$1,340 (13.4%)	$8,637 (86.6%)	$9,978
2022	$2,024 (18.0%)	$9,243 (82.0%)	$11,266
2023	$2,598 (21.2%)	$9,683 (78.8%)	$12,282

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1856^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1917^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spring Park Elementary School)	43	31	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Park Elementary School)	34	36	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Park Elementary School)	45	46	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Park Elementary School)	57	40	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Park Elementary School)	38	24	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Park Elementary School)	29	13	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Spring Park Elementary School)	30	43	13%
5th Grade Science (Duval)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	449	464	3.3%
African American	166	128	22.9%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	56	62	10.7%
Hispanic	137	178	29.9%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	70	67	4.3%
Two or More Races	17	24	41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.6%	69.4%	1.2%

Schools Near Spring Park 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)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spring Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2250 Spring Park Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 346-5640	460	29	15.8	65.7%	74 (16.1%)	111 (24.1%)	194 (42.2%)	60 (13.0%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (3.3%)	19.6	1911^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.3%		19.4	1917^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.4%	6	35.0	24.0	25.0				56.0	38.0	41.0				35.0				$12,282	$2,598	$9,683
Ese Pre Kindergarten Disabilities Center	Public	PK	4030 Boulevard Center Dr	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 348-7866	95	9	10.5	20.0%	39 (41.1%)	34 (35.8%)	11 (11.6%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	6 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Hendricks Avenue Elementary School	Public	K-5	3400 Hendricks Ave	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 346-5610	627	32	19.5	22.6%	402 (64.1%)	84 (13.4%)	56 (8.9%)	27 (4.3%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.5%)	87.3	241^st of 2256 public elementary schools	89.3%		90.9	144^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.6%	97	75.0	74.0	70.0				81.0	78.0	74.0				70.0				$9,728	$1,351	$8,378
Becoming Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	5258-03 Norwood Ave	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Duval	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 465-2799	165	0	20.0	100.0%	1 (0.6%)	158 (95.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)								(n/a)
Pine Forest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	3929 Grant Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 346-5600	459	28	16.3	43.4%	187 (40.7%)	160 (34.9%)	63 (13.7%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.7%)	63.2	793^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	64.8%		59.4	856^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.8%	63	66.0	65.0	57.0				75.0	59.0	45.0				57.0				$9,980	$1,313	$8,667
Englewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	4359 Spring Park Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5280	407	28	14.5	59.7%	69 (17.0%)	84 (20.6%)	192 (47.2%)	52 (12.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	15.7	2018^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.5%		26.2	1709^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.7%	309	25.0	37.0	23.0				37.0	48.0	35.0				23.0				$10,938	$2,795	$8,144
Love Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2446 University Blvd S	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 720-1645	383	32	11.9	56.4%	85 (22.2%)	121 (31.6%)	137 (35.8%)	16 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.0%)	17.2	1976^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.4%		17	1983^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	11.5%	7	39.0	24.0	39.0				41.0	20.0	41.0				41.0				$12,998	$2,660	$10,338
San Jose Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5805 Saint Augustine Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 739-5260	821	49	16.7	63.2%	147 (17.9%)	158 (19.2%)	363 (44.2%)	112 (13.6%)	5 (0.6%)	8 (1.0%)	28 (3.4%)	19.8	1907^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.5%		23	1801^st of 2240 public elementary schools	19.6%	106	27.0	23.0	32.0				49.0	46.0	51.0				29.0				$9,812	$2,338	$7,474
Bridgeprep Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6400 Atlantic Blvd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 694-2660	487	0	14.6	58.5%	58 (11.9%)	136 (27.9%)	276 (56.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.3%)	5.9	2214^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.9%		7.4	2179^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.7%	35	20.0	30.0	26.0	13.0	27.0	30.0	20.0	20.0	16.0	34.0	42.0	36.0	20.0	21.0	58.0	29.0	$12,021	$1,980	$10,041
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1535 Milnor St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6570	193	15	12.8	68.9%	16 (8.3%)	162 (83.9%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	54	994^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.9%		49	1122^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	49.9%	128	70.0	50.0	36.0				71.0	55.0	50.0				58.0				$13,806	$2,729	$11,077

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Park Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Spring Park Elementary School?

Students at Spring Park Elementary School are 42% Hispanic, 24% African American, 16% White, 13% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Spring Park Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Spring Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southside Middle School
High : Englewood High School

Is Spring Park Elementary School a good school?

Spring Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.3% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Spring Park Elementary School in?

Duval

How many students attend Spring Park Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 460 students attended Spring Park Elementary School.

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