Love Grove Elementary School

Summary:

Love Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 381 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in the state.

Love Grove Elementary School faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly lower test scores compared to district and state averages, and a high percentage of students from low-income families. For example, in 2023-2024, only 39% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 49% in the district and 55% statewide. The school's student population is also more diverse, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students than nearby schools. When compared to River City Science Elementary Academy, a public charter school just 1.56 miles away, Love Grove Elementary School consistently underperforms in test scores and other key metrics.

Despite higher spending per student than the district and state averages, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized. Addressing the challenges at Love Grove Elementary School, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate and low academic performance, will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, increased family engagement, and a closer examination of resource allocation within the school. By addressing these issues, Love Grove Elementary School can work towards providing a more equitable educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2446 University Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32216

(904) 720-1645

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
1976^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,998

Students who attend Love Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Arlington Middle School
High:	Englewood High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 383

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.8%

African American:

31.6%

White:

22.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Love Grove Elementary School ranks worse than 87.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 87^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.18. (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 Love Grove Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.8%), African American (31.6%), White (22.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Love Grove Elementary School is 11.9, which is the 7^th best among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Love Grove Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Love Grove Elementary School is $12,998, which is the 24^th highest among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Love Grove 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 Love Grove Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	35.99	1122^nd	1688	33.5%
2007	38.68	1162^nd	1786	34.9%
2008	51.25	922^nd	1789	48.5%
2009	58.23	810^th	1847	56.1%
2010	44.37	1155^th	1919	39.8%
2011	34.18	1378^th	1985	30.6%
2012	26.27	1531^st	1984	22.8%
2013	25.03	1614^th	2029	20.5%
2014	20.74	1733^rd	2064	16.0%
2016	16.45	1827^th	2087	12.5%
2017	28.26	1551^st	2112	26.6%
2018	18.01	1832^nd	2118	13.5%
2019	16.85	1917^th	2182	12.1%
2021	19.30	1851^st	2247	17.6%
2022	27.34	1633^rd	2219	26.4%
2023	17.01	1983^rd	2240	11.5%
2024	17.18	1976^th	2256	12.4%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

I had to complete an anti-bullying form as a result of my child facing racism from other students, but unfortunately, they were not treated seriously, and no action was taken. This marks the fourth instance of bullying, and it feels like the school merely pretends to care. To my dismay, I received another call today regarding an incident involving my daughter. She has attended multiple schools without encountering such problems before. I've never witnessed a school downplaying racism the way this one has. I am no longer willing to provide them with chances to address this issue, and I feel compelled to publicly express my dissatisfaction. It's essential for parents to consider alternative options for their children. I am committed to pursuing this matter further with the board of education. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Love Grove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	449	347	12	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	817
1989	452	369	9	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	838
1990	501	415	6	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	942
1991	425	411	6	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	868
1992	360	324	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
1993	318	375	10	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	714
1994	280	388	13	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	692
1995	206	375	9	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	601
1996	206	375	9	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	601
1997	204	393	6	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	624
1998	229	338	5	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	589
1999	230	358	10	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	616
2000	223	264	9	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	521
2001	257	293	8	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	588
2002	257	324	5	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	613
2003	257	324	5	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	613
2004	242	302	7	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
2005	214	241	10	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
2006	210	223	4	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
2007	184	216	9	43	0	n/a	n/a	21	473
2008	176	202	14	41	0	n/a	n/a	19	452
2009	197	181	8	47	1	n/a	n/a	21	455
2010	210	166	8	64	1	n/a	n/a	12	461
2011	182	171	13	63	1	1	24	0	455
2012	180	164	15	73	1	1	27	0	461
2013	145	189	17	67	0	1	22	0	441
2014	141	213	18	82	0	1	19	0	474
2015	121	181	20	68	0	1	26	0	417
2016	112	160	19	77	0	0	19	0	387
2017	115	148	16	87	2	0	17	0	385
2018	107	138	22	89	0	0	15	0	371
2019	115	123	26	103	0	0	14	0	381
2020	116	124	20	134	0	0	12	0	406
2021	89	122	17	126	0	0	17	0	371
2022	71	112	10	133	0	0	15	0	341
2023	77	114	13	158	0	0	19	0	381
2024	85	121	16	137	0	1	23	0	383

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 Love Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	817	49.0	16.6	53.2
1989	838	55.0	15.2	54.3
1990	942	53.0	17.7	52
1991	868	65.0	13.3	52
1992	697	42.0	16.5	49.9
1993	714	39.0	18.3	54.5
1994	692	43.0	16.1	34.5
1995	601	38.0	15.8	66.2
1996	601	38.0	15.8	66.2
1997	624	39.0	16.0	64.4
1998	589	36.0	16.4	52.1
1999	616	39.0	15.8	74.7
2000	521	35.0	14.9	71
2001	588	35.0	16.8	68.5
2002	613	33.0	18.6	70
2003	613	33.0	18.6	70
2004	584	38.0	15.4	68.2
2005	488	35.0	13.9	61.9
2006	475	33.0	14.4	58.3
2007	473	32.0	14.8	62.2
2008	452	37.0	12.2	57.5
2009	455	39.4	12.0	62.9
2010	461	36.5	12.6	63.5
2011	455	35.0	13.0	68.8
2012	461	35.0	13.1	65.7
2013	441	33.0	13.3	62.4
2014	474	40.0	11.8	56.5
2015	417	38.0	10.9	61.2
2016	387	37.0	10.4	70
2017	385	36.0	10.6	71.9
2018	371	34.0	10.9	71.4
2019	381	31.0	12.2	68
2020	406	34.0	11.9	57.4
2021	371	31.0	11.9	62.8
2022	341	28.0	12.1	61.3
2023	381	29.0	13.1	53.5
2024	383	32.0	11.9	56.4

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 Love Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	817	49.0	16.6	53.2
1989	838	55.0	15.2	54.3
1990	942	53.0	17.7	52
1991	868	65.0	13.3	52
1992	697	42.0	16.5	49.9
1993	714	39.0	18.3	54.5
1994	692	43.0	16.1	34.5
1995	601	38.0	15.8	66.2
1996	601	38.0	15.8	66.2
1997	624	39.0	16.0	64.4
1998	589	36.0	16.4	52.1
1999	616	39.0	15.8	74.7
2000	521	35.0	14.9	71
2001	588	35.0	16.8	68.5
2002	613	33.0	18.6	70
2003	613	33.0	18.6	70
2004	584	38.0	15.4	68.2
2005	488	35.0	13.9	61.9
2006	475	33.0	14.4	58.3
2007	473	32.0	14.8	62.2
2008	452	37.0	12.2	57.5
2009	455	39.4	12.0	62.9
2010	461	36.5	12.6	63.5
2011	455	35.0	13.0	68.8
2012	461	35.0	13.1	65.7
2013	441	33.0	13.3	62.4
2014	474	40.0	11.8	56.5
2015	417	38.0	10.9	61.2
2016	387	37.0	10.4	70
2017	385	36.0	10.6	71.9
2018	371	34.0	10.9	71.4
2019	381	31.0	12.2	68
2020	406	34.0	11.9	57.4
2021	371	31.0	11.9	62.8
2022	341	28.0	12.1	61.3
2023	381	29.0	13.1	53.5
2024	383	32.0	11.9	56.4

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 Love Grove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,316 (10.3%)	$11,444 (89.7%)	$12,760
2019	$906 (7.7%)	$10,897 (92.3%)	$11,803
2020	$1,237 (10.3%)	$10,731 (89.7%)	$11,968
2021	$1,812 (13.6%)	$11,553 (86.4%)	$13,365
2022	$3,018 (21.5%)	$11,017 (78.5%)	$14,035
2023	$2,660 (20.5%)	$10,338 (79.5%)	$12,998

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Love Grove Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1917^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1983^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Love Grove Elementary School)	24	35	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Love Grove Elementary School)	52	45	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Love Grove Elementary School)	42	27	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Love Grove Elementary School)	55	40	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Love Grove Elementary School)	25	44	19%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Love Grove Elementary School)	25	57	32%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Love Grove Elementary School)	35	22	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	381	381
African American	123	114	7.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	26	13	50%
Hispanic	103	158	53.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	115	77	33%
Two or More Races	14	19	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68%	53.5%	14.4%

Schools Near Love Grove 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 Biology 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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
Holiday Hill Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6900 Altama Rd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 720-1676	514	34	15.1	49.4%	222 (43.2%)	97 (18.9%)	125 (24.3%)	36 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.2%)	47	1176^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.9%		62.8	776^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.4%	400	55.0	40.0	55.0				54.0	55.0	50.0				56.0					$12,478	$2,436	$10,042
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)
Hogan-Spring Glen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6736 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 720-1640	447	21	21.2	66.7%	128 (28.6%)	133 (29.8%)	104 (23.3%)	54 (12.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.6%)	13.5	2067^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.4%		18.9	1939^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.4%	128	38.0	34.0	31.0				30.0	26.0	34.0				37.0					$9,777	$2,067	$7,710
River City Science Academy Southeast	Public, Charter	K-8	7565 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 855-8010	465	1	465.0	19.1%	202 (43.4%)	79 (17.0%)	85 (18.3%)	55 (11.8%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	39 (8.4%)								(n/a)
River City Science Elementary Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	7450 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 855-8010	583	0	16.9	54.4%	280 (48.0%)	117 (20.1%)	100 (17.2%)	45 (7.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.7%)	87	255^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.7%		91.5	128^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.3%	127	69.0	81.0	76.0				74.0	73.0	81.0				72.0					$9,898	$1,597	$8,300
Duval Charter Scholars Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	100 Scholars Way	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 724-1536	473	0	32.1	72.1%	53 (11.2%)	265 (56.0%)	128 (27.1%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (3.8%)	8.9	2174^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.6%		12.7	2091^st of 2240 public elementary schools	6.7%	83	33.0	26.0	33.0	26.0	35.0	57.0	20.0	9.0	25.0	9.0	59.0	8.0	38.0	41.0	57.0	91.0	45.0	$10,861	$1,977	$8,885
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Love Grove Elementary School

What district is Love Grove Elementary School in?

Duval

How many students attend Love Grove Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 383 students attended Love Grove Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Love Grove Elementary School?

Students at Love Grove Elementary School are 36% Hispanic, 32% African American, 22% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Love Grove Elementary School a good school?

Love Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.4% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Love Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Love Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arlington Middle School
High : Englewood High School

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