Long Branch Elementary School

Summary:

Long Branch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 289 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Long Branch Elementary School stands out from the surrounding schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (84.43%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 51.65% to 89.92% African American students. The school also consistently struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 39.3% to 77.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than the 31.5% to 66.7% range of surrounding schools. Academically, Long Branch Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Duval District and Florida state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency, with only 23% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to 49% in the district and 55% statewide.

Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 86.13% to 88.18% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Long Branch Elementary's per-student spending is on the lower end compared to surrounding schools, ranging from $10,590 to $15,599 per student. This raises questions about the adequacy of resources and funding available to support the school's unique challenges, which include the highest chronic absenteeism rates among nearby schools like Fort Caroline Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School, and Lake Lucina Elementary School.

Detail:

Public K-5

3723 Franklin St
Jacksonville, FL 32206

(904) 630-6620

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
2066^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,409

Students who attend Long Branch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
High:	William M. Raines High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 289

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.4%

White:

6.9%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Long Branch Elementary School ranks worse than 91.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 99^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.72. (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: African American (84.4%), White (6.9%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Long Branch Elementary School is 16, which is the 51^st best among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Long Branch Elementary School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Long Branch Elementary School is $12,409, which is the 34^th highest among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Long Branch 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 Long Branch Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	2.79	1673^rd	1688	0.9%
2007	2.88	1762^nd	1786	1.3%
2008	11.17	1668^th	1789	6.8%
2009	4.91	1798^th	1847	2.7%
2010	12.70	1763^rd	1919	8.1%
2011	29.05	1519^th	1985	23.5%
2012	14.46	1785^th	1984	10.0%
2013	10.17	1932^nd	2029	4.8%
2014	11.89	1934^th	2064	6.3%
2016	26.00	1597^th	2087	23.5%
2017	10.64	1987^th	2112	5.9%
2018	8.82	2023^rd	2118	4.5%
2019	14.63	1962^nd	2182	10.1%
2021	12.14	2067^th	2247	8.0%
2022	23.96	1737^th	2219	21.7%
2023	21.74	1845^th	2240	17.6%
2024	13.72	2066^th	2256	8.4%

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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 Long Branch Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	173	289	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
1989	174	285	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
1990	180	270	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
1991	178	293	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
1992	10	420	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1993	8	359	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
1994	12	398	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
1995	9	366	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1996	9	366	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1997	7	339	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1998	15	334	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
1999	13	345	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2000	15	297	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2001	17	328	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
2002	4	330	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2003	4	330	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2004	4	317	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2005	9	283	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2006	6	309	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
2007	6	298	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	308
2008	8	285	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	295
2009	6	201	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	210
2010	2	212	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2011	4	166	0	0	0	0	1	0	171
2012	10	219	0	0	0	0	2	0	231
2013	12	239	0	1	0	0	3	0	255
2014	6	233	0	0	0	0	1	0	240
2015	5	246	0	2	0	0	3	0	256
2016	5	223	0	0	1	0	6	0	235
2017	8	177	0	3	1	0	9	0	198
2018	15	155	0	4	0	0	8	0	182
2019	6	153	0	4	0	1	2	0	166
2020	4	103	0	2	1	0	7	0	117
2021	11	204	1	5	2	0	15	0	238
2022	17	253	1	12	2	0	11	0	296
2023	20	244	0	12	1	0	12	0	289

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 Long Branch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	463	22.0	21.0	60.7
1989	460	22.0	20.9	69.6
1990	450	22.0	20.4	68.2
1991	474	22.0	21.5	67.9
1992	434	23.0	18.8	84.1
1993	367	19.0	19.3	92.6
1994	411	22.0	18.7	38.7
1995	376	22.0	17.1	88
1996	376	22.0	17.1	88
1997	347	25.0	13.9	90.2
1998	350	27.0	13.0	61.1
1999	363	25.0	14.5	93.1
2000	316	24.0	13.2	93
2001	349	24.0	14.5	96.6
2002	334	25.0	13.4	92.5
2003	334	25.0	13.4	92.5
2004	322	29.0	11.1	88.5
2005	293	23.0	12.7	92.2
2006	315	26.0	12.1	87.6
2007	308	24.0	12.8	95.1
2008	295	21.0	14.0	89.1
2009	210	18.6	11.7	95.7
2010	214	17.0	12.5	93
2011	171	15.0	11.4	97.7
2012	231	14.0	16.5	95.7
2013	255	18.0	14.1	82.4
2014	240	19.0	12.6	85.4
2015	256	16.0	16.0	82.8
2016	235	19.0	12.3	91.9
2017	198	15.0	13.2	90.4
2018	182	11.0	16.5	91.2
2019	166	9.0	18.4	88.6
2020	117	7.0	16.7	88
2021	238	17.0	14.0	86.1
2022	296	15.0	19.7	88.2
2023	289	18.0	16.0	86.9

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 Long Branch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	463	22.0	21.0	60.7
1989	460	22.0	20.9	69.6
1990	450	22.0	20.4	68.2
1991	474	22.0	21.5	67.9
1992	434	23.0	18.8	84.1
1993	367	19.0	19.3	92.6
1994	411	22.0	18.7	38.7
1995	376	22.0	17.1	88
1996	376	22.0	17.1	88
1997	347	25.0	13.9	90.2
1998	350	27.0	13.0	61.1
1999	363	25.0	14.5	93.1
2000	316	24.0	13.2	93
2001	349	24.0	14.5	96.6
2002	334	25.0	13.4	92.5
2003	334	25.0	13.4	92.5
2004	322	29.0	11.1	88.5
2005	293	23.0	12.7	92.2
2006	315	26.0	12.1	87.6
2007	308	24.0	12.8	95.1
2008	295	21.0	14.0	89.1
2009	210	18.6	11.7	95.7
2010	214	17.0	12.5	93
2011	171	15.0	11.4	97.7
2012	231	14.0	16.5	95.7
2013	255	18.0	14.1	82.4
2014	240	19.0	12.6	85.4
2015	256	16.0	16.0	82.8
2016	235	19.0	12.3	91.9
2017	198	15.0	13.2	90.4
2018	182	11.0	16.5	91.2
2019	166	9.0	18.4	88.6
2020	117	7.0	16.7	88
2021	238	17.0	14.0	86.1
2022	296	15.0	19.7	88.2
2023	289	18.0	16.0	86.9

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 Long Branch Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,242 (11.2%)	$9,825 (88.8%)	$11,067
2019	$1,593 (13.0%)	$10,644 (87.0%)	$12,237
2020	$2,350 (15.1%)	$13,249 (84.9%)	$15,599
2021	$2,016 (16.6%)	$10,147 (83.4%)	$12,163
2022	$2,183 (20.6%)	$8,408 (79.4%)	$10,590
2023	$3,684 (29.7%)	$8,725 (70.3%)	$12,409

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Long Branch Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1962^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1845^th of 2240 Elementary schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Long Branch Elementary School)	21	16	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Long Branch Elementary School)	41	27	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Long Branch Elementary School)	31	37	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Long Branch Elementary School)	65	60	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Long Branch Elementary School)	20	14	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Long Branch Elementary School)	36	57	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Long Branch Elementary School)	24	42	18%
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	166	289	74.1%
African American	153	244	59.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	12	200%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	6	20	233.3%
Two or More Races	2	12	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.6%	86.9%	1.7%

Schools Near Long Branch 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
Long Branch Elementary School	Public	K-5	3723 Franklin St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 630-6620	289	18	16.0	86.9%	20 (6.9%)	244 (84.4%)	12 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	13.7	2066^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.4%		21.7	1845^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.6%	221	23.0	19.0	20.0				53.0	33.0	36.0				35.0				$12,409	$3,684	$8,725
Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	101 W 12th St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6550	535	33	16.2	81.3%	19 (3.6%)	473 (88.4%)	24 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.6%)	29.7	1633^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	27.6%		31.2	1579^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.5%	54	32.0	44.0	24.0				61.0	55.0	46.0				38.0				$12,277	$2,780	$9,497
North Shore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 Silver Plz	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3081	701	38	18.4	85.6%	41 (5.8%)	590 (84.2%)	23 (3.3%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	6 (0.9%)	33 (4.7%)	16.6	1993^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	11.7%		14.9	2031^st of 2240 public elementary schools	9.3%	38	25.0	34.0	31.0				53.0	38.0	38.0				22.0				$9,567	$2,074	$7,494
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	213	15	14.2	68.1%	12 (5.6%)	183 (85.9%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	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
Grasp Academy	Public	1-8	3101 Justina Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4909	271	17	15.9	52.0%	115 (42.4%)	115 (42.4%)	25 (9.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.2%)	8.6	2179^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.4%		8.2	2170^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.1%	9	21.0	9.0	20.0	16.0	22.0	35.0	37.0	26.0	31.0	12.0	31.0	38.0	44.0	16.0		61.0	$16,747	$2,974	$13,773
John E. Ford K-8 School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1137 Cleveland St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6540	622	40	15.5	57.6%	74 (11.9%)	463 (74.4%)	52 (8.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.5%)	30.3	1607^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.8%		30.4	1600^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.6%	7	41.0	44.0	48.0	54.0	43.0	55.0	38.0	29.0	38.0	64.0	18.0	77.0	53.0	52.0	90.0	97.0	$12,909	$2,524	$10,385
Fort Caroline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3925 Athore Dr	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4904	515	32	16.0	74.2%	61 (11.8%)	350 (68.0%)	72 (14.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.7%)	17.6	1967^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.8%		20.8	1879^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.1%	88	40.0	30.0	38.0				41.0	40.0	35.0				33.0				$10,273	$2,725	$7,549
Arlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 University Blvd N	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4900	208	12	17.3	68.8%	23 (11.1%)	118 (56.7%)	45 (21.6%)	6 (2.9%)	6 (2.9%)	2 (1.0%)	8 (3.8%)	30.3	1610^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.6%		35.2	1464^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.6%	146	41.0	35.0	36.0				59.0	45.0	44.0				47.0				$11,745	$3,018	$8,726
Lake Lucina Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6527 Merrill Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4916	333	21	15.8	69.1%	57 (17.1%)	172 (51.7%)	67 (20.1%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	26 (7.8%)	60.7	848^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.4%		55	970^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.7%	122	53.0	53.0	57.0				57.0	63.0	67.0				67.0				$11,124	$2,435	$8,689
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School	Public, Magnet	3-5	1925 W 13th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6860	248	12	20.6	88.7%	8 (3.2%)	223 (89.9%)	11 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	6.4	2208^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.1%		21.3	1856^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.1%	352	22.0	14.0	31.0				21.0	23.0	32.0				31.0				$15,489	$4,390	$11,098

Frequently Asked Questions about Long Branch Elementary School

What district is Long Branch Elementary School in?

Duval

What is the racial makeup of Long Branch Elementary School?

Students at Long Branch Elementary School are 84% African American, 7% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Long Branch Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Long Branch Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Long Branch Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Long Branch Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
High : William M. Raines High School

Is Long Branch Elementary School a good school?

Long Branch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.4% of Florida elementary schools.

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