Fort Caroline Elementary School

Summary:

Fort Caroline Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 515 students in grades PK-5 in Jacksonville, Florida, which is part of the Duval School District. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (67.96%) compared to surrounding schools, and consistently struggles with very high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 65.6% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Fort Caroline's test scores are consistently lower than the Duval district and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30-41% of Fort Caroline students were proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 46-60% at the district and state levels. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.17% to 78.86% over the past few years.

When comparing Fort Caroline to the nearby schools in the same district, such as Parkwood Heights Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School, and Lake Lucina Elementary School, it is clear that Fort Caroline is underperforming across multiple metrics. These surrounding schools have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch. Additionally, Fort Caroline's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the past several years, suggesting that the school may need additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3925 Athore Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32277

(904) 745-4904

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
1967^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,273

Students who attend Fort Caroline Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Arlington Middle School
High:	Terry Parker High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 515

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.0%

Hispanic:

14.0%

White:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort Caroline Elementary School ranks worse than 87.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 86^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.57. (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 (68%), Hispanic (14%), White (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Fort Caroline Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Caroline Elementary School is $10,273. 74 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort Caroline 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 Fort Caroline Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	75.14	406^th	1688	75.9%
2007	69.78	538^th	1786	69.9%
2008	47.81	984^th	1789	45.0%
2009	35.62	1289^th	1847	30.2%
2010	23.11	1565^th	1919	18.4%
2011	45.16	1160^th	1985	41.6%
2012	33.25	1356^th	1984	31.7%
2013	34.66	1372^nd	2029	32.4%
2014	21.62	1720^th	2064	16.7%
2016	30.20	1509^th	2087	27.7%
2017	23.58	1678^th	2112	20.5%
2018	26.20	1629^th	2118	23.1%
2019	38.94	1343^rd	2182	38.5%
2021	18.95	1863^rd	2247	17.1%
2022	16.30	1962^nd	2219	11.6%
2023	20.83	1879^th	2240	16.1%
2024	17.57	1967^th	2256	12.8%

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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 Fort Caroline Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	664	229	26	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	937
1989	699	244	27	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	983
1990	736	276	26	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	1049
1991	730	316	20	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	1082
1992	705	218	14	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	951
1993	648	259	9	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	934
1994	645	292	7	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	961
1995	531	422	10	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	987
1996	531	422	10	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	987
1997	487	401	5	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	918
1998	462	370	4	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	858
1999	405	382	7	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	829
2000	359	430	7	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	834
2001	318	376	8	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	736
2002	288	376	8	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	702
2003	288	376	8	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	702
2004	272	405	13	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	730
2005	244	442	12	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	735
2006	256	414	15	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	730
2007	217	440	13	33	0	n/a	n/a	36	739
2008	190	468	12	40	1	n/a	n/a	33	744
2009	184	436	9	36	1	n/a	n/a	31	697
2010	145	418	6	54	1	n/a	n/a	13	637
2011	124	385	5	39	1	0	16	0	570
2012	110	395	6	43	1	0	16	0	571
2013	96	394	6	39	1	0	11	0	547
2014	82	416	8	44	0	0	20	0	570
2015	76	433	8	59	0	0	23	0	599
2016	76	530	6	55	2	0	22	0	691
2017	69	516	4	61	5	0	17	0	672
2018	81	457	8	56	5	1	16	0	624
2019	64	397	7	49	6	6	18	0	547
2020	66	427	11	62	4	3	31	0	604
2021	57	386	8	58	4	3	28	0	544
2022	75	416	9	80	2	3	30	0	615
2023	61	350	5	72	1	2	24	0	515

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 Fort Caroline Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	937	45.0	20.8	22.6
1989	983	50.0	19.6	22.4
1990	1049	50.0	20.9	23.1
1991	1082	52.0	20.8	24.7
1992	951	44.0	21.6	21.3
1993	934	45.0	20.8	25.7
1994	961	46.0	20.9	14
1995	987	43.0	23.0	32.7
1996	987	43.0	23.0	32.7
1997	918	44.0	20.9	35.7
1998	858	43.0	20.0	33.2
1999	829	41.0	20.2	49.3
2000	834	40.0	20.9	52.5
2001	736	39.0	18.9	49.3
2002	702	36.0	19.5	49.6
2003	702	36.0	19.5	49.6
2004	730	35.0	20.9	51.6
2005	735	42.0	17.5	53.9
2006	730	45.0	16.2	52.2
2007	739	45.0	16.4	55.8
2008	744	47.0	15.8	55.6
2009	697	48.2	15.0	68.8
2010	637	42.0	15.1	66.5
2011	570	40.0	14.2	76.8
2012	571	33.0	17.3	80.7
2013	547	33.0	16.5	74
2014	570	36.0	15.8	63
2015	599	37.0	16.1	65.4
2016	691	44.0	15.7	77.9
2017	672	44.0	15.2	79
2018	624	39.0	16.0	75.5
2019	547	30.0	18.2	74.8
2020	604	30.0	20.1	74.5
2021	544	32.0	17.0	78.9
2022	615	34.0	18.0	75.4
2023	515	32.0	16.0	74.2

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 Fort Caroline Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	937	45.0	20.8	22.6
1989	983	50.0	19.6	22.4
1990	1049	50.0	20.9	23.1
1991	1082	52.0	20.8	24.7
1992	951	44.0	21.6	21.3
1993	934	45.0	20.8	25.7
1994	961	46.0	20.9	14
1995	987	43.0	23.0	32.7
1996	987	43.0	23.0	32.7
1997	918	44.0	20.9	35.7
1998	858	43.0	20.0	33.2
1999	829	41.0	20.2	49.3
2000	834	40.0	20.9	52.5
2001	736	39.0	18.9	49.3
2002	702	36.0	19.5	49.6
2003	702	36.0	19.5	49.6
2004	730	35.0	20.9	51.6
2005	735	42.0	17.5	53.9
2006	730	45.0	16.2	52.2
2007	739	45.0	16.4	55.8
2008	744	47.0	15.8	55.6
2009	697	48.2	15.0	68.8
2010	637	42.0	15.1	66.5
2011	570	40.0	14.2	76.8
2012	571	33.0	17.3	80.7
2013	547	33.0	16.5	74
2014	570	36.0	15.8	63
2015	599	37.0	16.1	65.4
2016	691	44.0	15.7	77.9
2017	672	44.0	15.2	79
2018	624	39.0	16.0	75.5
2019	547	30.0	18.2	74.8
2020	604	30.0	20.1	74.5
2021	544	32.0	17.0	78.9
2022	615	34.0	18.0	75.4
2023	515	32.0	16.0	74.2

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 Fort Caroline Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$802 (10.2%)	$7,077 (89.8%)	$7,879
2019	$643 (8.7%)	$6,727 (91.3%)	$7,371
2020	$578 (7.8%)	$6,872 (92.2%)	$7,450
2021	$938 (11.6%)	$7,136 (88.4%)	$8,074
2022	$1,653 (19.2%)	$6,937 (80.8%)	$8,589
2023	$2,725 (26.5%)	$7,549 (73.5%)	$10,273

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Caroline 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 1343^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1879^th of 2240 Elementary schools	22.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Caroline Elementary School)	39	34	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Caroline Elementary School)	58	31	27%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Caroline Elementary School)	45	35	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Caroline Elementary School)	66	45	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Caroline Elementary School)	50	32	18%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Caroline Elementary School)	60	36	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Fort Caroline Elementary School)	39	13	26%
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	547	515	5.9%
African American	397	350	11.8%
American Indian	6	1	83.3%
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	49	72	46.9%
Pacific Islander	6	2	66.7%
White	64	61	4.7%
Two or More Races	18	24	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.8%	74.2%	0.6%

Schools Near Fort Caroline 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
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
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
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
Don Brewer Elementary School	Public	3-5	3385 Hartsfield Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4990	324	21	15.4	63.9%	62 (19.1%)	188 (58.0%)	49 (15.1%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.9%)	16.8	1984^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.1%		15.6	2014^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.1%	30	42.0	33.0	38.0				42.0	38.0	24.0				33.0				$12,528	$2,723	$9,804
Merrill Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	8239 Merrill Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4919	419	31	13.5	64.4%	76 (18.1%)	222 (53.0%)	67 (16.0%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.3%)								(n/a)
Arlington Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1520 Sprinkle Dr	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4923	290	14	20.7	77.6%	59 (20.3%)	138 (47.6%)	69 (23.8%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.9%)	28.5	1660^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.4%		23.4	1787^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.2%	127	43.0	30.0	44.0				50.0	51.0	37.0				46.0				$11,152	$2,751	$8,401
Parkwood Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	1709 Lansdowne Dr	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 720-1670	276	15	18.4	73.2%	48 (17.4%)	161 (58.3%)	37 (13.4%)	11 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.5%)	13.3	2075^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.0%		33.9	1497^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.2%	578	29.0	31.0	34.0				18.0	34.0	37.0				36.0				$11,428	$2,210	$9,219
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
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
Global Outreach Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8985 Lone Star Rd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 551-7104	1,083	51	21.2	65.2%	226 (20.9%)	151 (13.9%)	662 (61.1%)	14 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (2.5%)	15.4	2020^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.5%		15.1	2024^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.6%	4	29.0	31.0	21.0	44.0	37.0	39.0	37.0	50.0	34.0	29.0	36.0	33.0	20.0	19.0	62.0	50.0	$8,545	$1,878	$6,667

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Caroline Elementary School

How many students attend Fort Caroline Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 515 students attended Fort Caroline Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Fort Caroline Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fort Caroline Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arlington Middle School
High : Terry Parker High School

What is the racial makeup of Fort Caroline Elementary School?

Students at Fort Caroline Elementary School are 68% African American, 14% Hispanic, 12% White, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Fort Caroline Elementary School in?

Duval

Is Fort Caroline Elementary School a good school?

Fort Caroline Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.8% of Florida elementary schools.

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