Jacksonville Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Jacksonville Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 547 students in grades PK-5 in Jacksonville, Florida. The school is part of the Duval school district, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jacksonville Heights Elementary School faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, well below average standardized test scores, and a very high percentage of students from low-income families. The school has ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to nearby schools like Hidden Oaks Elementary School, which is only 2.73 miles away, Jacksonville Heights Elementary School is underperforming, with lower test scores and a higher chronic absenteeism rate.

Despite the high percentage of students from low-income families, the school's per-student spending has remained relatively low, suggesting that it may be underfunded or lacking in resources to adequately support its student population. Addressing the challenges facing Jacksonville Heights Elementary School will require a comprehensive approach that addresses the underlying factors contributing to the school's performance, such as funding, resources, and support for students and families.

Detail:

Public K-5

7750 Tempest St S
Jacksonville, FL 32244

(904) 573-1120

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
2079^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,057

Students who attend Jacksonville Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Charger Academy
High:	Westside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 481

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.4%

Hispanic:

25.8%

White:

14.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jacksonville Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 92.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 103^rd among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.22. (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 Jacksonville Heights Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.4%), Hispanic (25.8%), White (14.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jacksonville Heights Elementary School is 19.2. 85 elementary schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jacksonville Heights Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jacksonville Heights Elementary School is $10,057. 79 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jacksonville Heights 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 Jacksonville Heights Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	25.93	1296^th	1688	23.2%
2007	21.18	1482^nd	1786	17.0%
2008	16.82	1570^th	1789	12.2%
2009	19.54	1572^nd	1847	14.9%
2010	11.91	1781^st	1919	7.2%
2011	13.92	1799^th	1985	9.4%
2012	13.46	1809^th	1984	8.8%
2013	12.36	1894^th	2029	6.7%
2014	16.93	1821^st	2064	11.8%
2016	19.76	1744^th	2087	16.4%
2017	15.73	1893^rd	2112	10.4%
2018	18.27	1825^th	2118	13.8%
2019	10.33	2054^th	2182	5.9%
2021	12.48	2059^th	2247	8.4%
2022	13.50	2031^st	2219	8.5%
2023	16.97	1984^th	2240	11.4%
2024	13.22	2079^th	2256	7.8%

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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 Jacksonville Heights Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	685	272	42	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	1016
1989	717	268	47	24	4	n/a	n/a	0	1060
1990	785	299	47	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	1162
1991	732	188	40	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	990
1992	737	245	47	44	2	n/a	n/a	0	1075
1993	721	236	48	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	1041
1994	672	270	51	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	1028
1995	613	354	50	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	1056
1996	613	354	50	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	1056
1997	652	394	46	48	3	n/a	n/a	0	1143
1998	595	397	52	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	1079
1999	568	360	43	45	4	n/a	n/a	0	1020
2000	516	376	41	47	3	n/a	n/a	0	983
2001	461	407	37	39	3	n/a	n/a	0	947
2002	388	373	43	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	840
2003	388	373	43	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	840
2004	350	400	43	45	3	n/a	n/a	0	841
2005	357	414	46	60	4	n/a	n/a	0	881
2006	342	425	43	73	4	n/a	n/a	0	887
2007	308	411	34	69	7	n/a	n/a	59	888
2008	299	480	27	86	6	n/a	n/a	65	963
2009	247	455	27	76	4	n/a	n/a	62	871
2010	253	504	27	67	4	n/a	n/a	30	885
2011	230	480	21	73	5	1	38	0	848
2012	231	484	25	77	4	5	27	0	853
2013	196	459	12	77	2	1	31	0	778
2014	147	364	13	85	2	2	44	0	657
2015	114	361	9	79	3	1	30	0	597
2016	118	330	6	83	2	0	39	0	578
2017	117	463	13	121	3	0	44	0	761
2018	107	440	13	121	2	0	43	0	726
2019	114	429	15	113	3	0	43	0	717
2020	107	333	11	118	2	0	30	0	601
2021	85	280	13	87	5	0	30	0	500
2022	91	313	8	100	2	1	38	0	553
2023	81	299	6	125	3	4	29	0	547
2024	70	247	10	124	5	2	23	0	481

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 Jacksonville Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1016	49.0	20.7	28.4
1989	1060	52.0	20.3	25.9
1990	1162	54.0	21.5	29.3
1991	990	43.0	23.0	21.6
1992	1075	49.0	21.9	22.7
1993	1041	47.0	22.1	21.7
1994	1028	48.0	21.4	18
1995	1056	48.0	22.0	30.7
1996	1056	48.0	22.0	30.7
1997	1143	49.0	23.3	33.5
1998	1079	47.0	23.0	29.1
1999	1020	47.0	21.7	49.3
2000	983	47.0	20.9	48.8
2001	947	46.0	20.6	55.4
2002	840	41.0	20.5	57.7
2003	840	41.0	20.5	57.7
2004	841	40.0	21.0	56.1
2005	881	44.0	20.0	58.1
2006	887	50.0	17.7	54.3
2007	888	51.0	17.4	61.5
2008	963	62.0	15.5	59.6
2009	871	66.3	13.6	68.5
2010	885	62.0	14.2	70.1
2011	848	63.0	13.4	80.8
2012	853	59.0	14.4	76.1
2013	778	53.0	14.6	69.9
2014	657	45.0	14.6	66.2
2015	597	44.0	13.5	68
2016	578	40.0	14.4	78.2
2017	761	49.0	15.5	78.6
2018	726	49.0	14.8	80.4
2019	717	41.0	17.4	79.6
2020	601	35.0	17.1	78.9
2021	500	34.0	14.7	77.4
2022	553	29.0	19.0	77.8
2023	547	29.0	18.8	72.9
2024	481	25.0	19.2	71.9

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 Jacksonville Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1016	49.0	20.7	28.4
1989	1060	52.0	20.3	25.9
1990	1162	54.0	21.5	29.3
1991	990	43.0	23.0	21.6
1992	1075	49.0	21.9	22.7
1993	1041	47.0	22.1	21.7
1994	1028	48.0	21.4	18
1995	1056	48.0	22.0	30.7
1996	1056	48.0	22.0	30.7
1997	1143	49.0	23.3	33.5
1998	1079	47.0	23.0	29.1
1999	1020	47.0	21.7	49.3
2000	983	47.0	20.9	48.8
2001	947	46.0	20.6	55.4
2002	840	41.0	20.5	57.7
2003	840	41.0	20.5	57.7
2004	841	40.0	21.0	56.1
2005	881	44.0	20.0	58.1
2006	887	50.0	17.7	54.3
2007	888	51.0	17.4	61.5
2008	963	62.0	15.5	59.6
2009	871	66.3	13.6	68.5
2010	885	62.0	14.2	70.1
2011	848	63.0	13.4	80.8
2012	853	59.0	14.4	76.1
2013	778	53.0	14.6	69.9
2014	657	45.0	14.6	66.2
2015	597	44.0	13.5	68
2016	578	40.0	14.4	78.2
2017	761	49.0	15.5	78.6
2018	726	49.0	14.8	80.4
2019	717	41.0	17.4	79.6
2020	601	35.0	17.1	78.9
2021	500	34.0	14.7	77.4
2022	553	29.0	19.0	77.8
2023	547	29.0	18.8	72.9
2024	481	25.0	19.2	71.9

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 Jacksonville Heights Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$734 (9.6%)	$6,892 (90.4%)	$7,626
2019	$565 (8.0%)	$6,525 (92.0%)	$7,089
2020	$709 (8.7%)	$7,431 (91.3%)	$8,140
2021	$1,484 (15.5%)	$8,090 (84.5%)	$9,573
2022	$1,621 (17.9%)	$7,445 (82.1%)	$9,065
2023	$2,613 (26.0%)	$7,443 (74.0%)	$10,057

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jacksonville Heights 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 2054^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1984^th of 2240 Elementary schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jacksonville Heights Elementary School)	26	29	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville Heights Elementary School)	24	39	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jacksonville Heights Elementary School)	29	31	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville Heights Elementary School)	37	35	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jacksonville Heights Elementary School)	30	26	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville Heights Elementary School)	48	36	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Jacksonville Heights Elementary School)	28	46	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	717	547	23.7%
African American	429	299	30.3%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	15	6	60%
Hispanic	113	125	10.6%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	114	81	28.9%
Two or More Races	43	29	32.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.6%	72.9%	6.7%

Schools Near Jacksonville Heights 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
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	7750 Tempest St S	Jacksonville	32244	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1120	481	25	19.2	71.9%	70 (14.6%)	247 (51.4%)	124 (25.8%)	10 (2.1%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.8%)	13.2	2079^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.8%		17	1984^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.4%	95	41.0	32.0	29.0				37.0	23.0	12.0				41.0					$10,057	$2,613	$7,443
KIPP Impact Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7000 103rd Street	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 683-6643	712	0	21.4	95.5%	35 (4.9%)	528 (74.2%)	115 (16.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.2%)	13.3	2074^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.1%					(n/a)	20.0			41.0	34.0	32.0	10.0			37.0	50.0	64.0		42.0	94.0		60.0	$11,448	$00	$11,448
Oak Hill Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	6910 Daughtry Blvd S	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1030	253	37	6.8	54.2%	65 (25.7%)	135 (53.4%)	27 (10.7%)	12 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.1%)								(n/a)																		$32,779	$5,992	$26,787
Gregory Drive Elementary School	Public	K-5	7800 Gregory Dr	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1190	501	28	17.8	72.5%	82 (16.4%)	304 (60.7%)	78 (15.6%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.4%)	19.7	1909^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.4%		18.1	1957^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.6%	48	33.0	34.0	37.0				39.0	47.0	40.0				37.0					$9,409	$2,271	$7,139
Duval Charter School At Westside	Public, Charter	K-8	9238 103rd St	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 421-0250	975	0	30.8	76.6%	103 (10.6%)	520 (53.3%)	282 (28.9%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	56 (5.7%)	8.7	2177^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.5%		11.2	2118^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.4%	59	35.0	27.0	23.0	31.0	25.0	47.0	25.0	37.0	14.0	33.0	45.0	29.0	15.0	36.0	58.0	77.0	58.0	$8,235	$1,028	$7,207
Cedar Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	6534 Ish Brant Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1050	404	25	16.1	67.3%	61 (15.1%)	199 (49.3%)	76 (18.8%)	33 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	33 (8.2%)	18.7	1937^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.1%		28.9	1639^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.8%	298	35.0	32.0	31.0				38.0	35.0	41.0				45.0					$9,535	$2,148	$7,388
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School	Public	K-5	6084 Morse Ave	Jacksonville	32244	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1090	464	21	22.0	74.1%	50 (10.8%)	257 (55.4%)	106 (22.8%)	12 (2.6%)	4 (0.9%)	5 (1.1%)	30 (6.5%)	17	1982^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	12.1%		17.4	1974^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.9%	8	39.0	20.0	26.0				36.0	52.0	42.0				25.0					$8,806	$1,946	$6,860
Hidden Oaks Elementary School	Public	K-5	6127 Cedar Hills Blvd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1020	185	10	18.5	76.8%	27 (14.6%)	123 (66.5%)	22 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.0%)	29	1651^st of 2256 public elementary schools	26.8%		58.5	876^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.9%	775	39.0	29.0	47.0				47.0	16.0	50.0				56.0					$14,602	$3,725	$10,877
Westview K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	5270 Connie Jean Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 573-1082	1,242	81	15.3	59.9%	195 (15.7%)	716 (57.6%)	242 (19.5%)	19 (1.5%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	61 (4.9%)	14.6	2047^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.3%		20	1892^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.5%	155	24.0	33.0	24.0	31.0	19.0	42.0	37.0	45.0	38.0	42.0	40.0	45.0	18.0	34.0	90.0		75.0	$12,563	$3,379	$9,184
Hyde Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2056 Lane Ave S	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7562	388	19	20.4	77.3%	60 (15.5%)	265 (68.3%)	36 (9.3%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	18 (4.6%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Jacksonville Heights Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Jacksonville Heights Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Jacksonville Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charger Academy
High : Westside High School

Is Jacksonville Heights Elementary School a good school?

Jacksonville Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.8% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Jacksonville Heights Elementary School?

Students at Jacksonville Heights Elementary School are 51% African American, 26% Hispanic, 15% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Jacksonville Heights Elementary School in?

Duval

How many students attend Jacksonville Heights Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 481 students attended Jacksonville Heights Elementary School.

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