Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School

Q: Is Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School a good school?

Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School ranks 871 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 725 students in grades K-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.

Compared to nearby schools, Louis S. Sheffield has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (47.59%) and Hispanic (9.93%) students. Academically, the school outperforms the Duval district and Florida state averages in several areas, such as having 79% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 49% for Duval and 53% for Florida. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 35% in 2022-2023, though it is still lower than the nearby Pine Estates Elementary (55.6%) and Garden City Elementary (53.5%).

Louis S. Sheffield's spending per student has increased from $7,558 in 2019-2020 to $9,186 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, with a slight dip to a 4-star rating in 2020-2021 and 2015-2016. The school's performance in English Language Arts and Math has been relatively consistent, with proficiency rates generally above the Duval district and Florida state averages. The diverse student population and academic performance that exceeds the district and state averages in several areas suggest that Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School is a relatively strong-performing school within the Duval district, though the high chronic absenteeism rates across the nearby schools indicate a need for targeted interventions and support.

Detail:

Public K-5

13333 Lanier Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32226

(904) 696-8758

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
871^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,186

Students who attend Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oceanway School
High:	First Coast High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Number of students: 725

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

African American:

31.0%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School ranks better than 61.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 38^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.59. (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: White (47.6%), African American (31%), Hispanic (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School is 20.7. 109 elementary schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School is $9,186. 103 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Louis S. Sheffield 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 Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	66.18	576^th	1688	65.9%
2007	72.75	467^th	1786	73.9%
2008	77.46	369^th	1789	79.4%
2009	73.56	448^th	1847	75.7%
2010	78.99	342^nd	1919	82.2%
2011	74.15	484^th	1985	75.6%
2012	73.46	499^th	1984	74.8%
2013	58.98	820^th	2029	59.6%
2014	68.21	623^rd	2064	69.8%
2016	75.03	486^th	2087	76.7%
2017	63.80	745^th	2112	64.7%
2018	67.89	660^th	2118	68.8%
2019	65.88	713^th	2182	67.3%
2021	73.29	575^th	2247	74.4%
2022	67.61	676^th	2219	69.5%
2023	58.34	878^th	2240	60.8%
2024	59.59	871^st	2256	61.4%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2019

Love this School. Principal Delay is very helpful. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

When I moved my family to Jacksonville in April of 2010, this was the highest rated school in the area. Unfortunately at the end of that school year Sheffield change principals and the school has been in a steady decline since. Mrs. Cobbin is unavailable and non-responsive to issues. I believe both New Berlin and Oceanway offer a better environment for young children. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	779	43	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	824
1989	782	43	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	825
1990	770	41	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	812
1991	762	44	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	808
1992	609	4	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	617
1993	595	11	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	608
1994	617	6	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	625
1995	587	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
1996	587	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
1997	613	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	619
1998	634	13	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
1999	632	13	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
2000	607	10	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
2001	620	12	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
2002	669	8	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	679
2003	669	8	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	679
2004	707	32	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	749
2005	791	55	10	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	876
2006	839	109	31	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	1014
2007	484	128	30	38	0	n/a	n/a	38	718
2008	480	156	40	48	3	n/a	n/a	41	768
2009	510	154	39	54	2	n/a	n/a	43	802
2010	554	161	37	68	2	n/a	n/a	21	843
2011	553	177	36	63	2	6	18	0	855
2012	543	182	31	67	1	3	23	0	850
2013	528	191	30	58	6	2	26	0	841
2014	498	172	27	64	1	3	29	0	794
2015	517	191	24	65	2	5	38	0	842
2016	502	190	21	73	2	4	42	0	834
2017	466	193	18	83	4	5	42	0	811
2018	432	218	14	80	3	4	47	0	798
2019	406	203	13	77	4	2	47	0	752
2020	434	202	13	72	7	3	48	0	779
2021	374	169	11	67	8	4	42	0	675
2022	352	186	9	61	8	4	46	0	666
2023	345	225	11	72	9	3	60	0	725

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 Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	824	40.0	20.6	30.1
1989	825	41.0	20.1	32.1
1990	812	39.0	20.8	34
1991	808	44.0	18.3	33.2
1992	617	27.0	22.8	23.8
1993	608	26.0	23.4	28.5
1994	625	31.0	20.2	21.6
1995	592	25.0	23.7	33.8
1996	592	25.0	23.7	33.8
1997	619	24.0	25.8	33.3
1998	648	27.0	24.0	26.2
1999	648	28.0	23.1	37.5
2000	621	27.0	23.0	34.1
2001	637	29.0	22.0	30.8
2002	679	32.0	21.2	31.5
2003	679	32.0	21.2	31.5
2004	749	36.0	20.8	27.8
2005	876	42.0	20.9	22.5
2006	1014	53.0	19.1	25.3
2007	718	37.0	19.4	28.1
2008	768	47.0	16.3	27
2009	802	52.3	15.9	30.6
2010	843	51.0	16.5	30.3
2011	855	53.0	16.1	38
2012	850	50.0	17.0	36
2013	841	50.0	16.8	32.6
2014	794	53.0	14.9	39.9
2015	842	50.0	16.8	43.1
2016	834	52.0	16.0	40.4
2017	811	50.0	16.2	43.3
2018	798	50.0	15.9	43
2019	752	41.0	18.3	34.4
2020	779	43.0	18.1	33.9
2021	675	42.0	16.0	37.6
2022	666	40.0	16.6	39.9
2023	725	35.0	20.7	40.6

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 Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	824	40.0	20.6	30.1
1989	825	41.0	20.1	32.1
1990	812	39.0	20.8	34
1991	808	44.0	18.3	33.2
1992	617	27.0	22.8	23.8
1993	608	26.0	23.4	28.5
1994	625	31.0	20.2	21.6
1995	592	25.0	23.7	33.8
1996	592	25.0	23.7	33.8
1997	619	24.0	25.8	33.3
1998	648	27.0	24.0	26.2
1999	648	28.0	23.1	37.5
2000	621	27.0	23.0	34.1
2001	637	29.0	22.0	30.8
2002	679	32.0	21.2	31.5
2003	679	32.0	21.2	31.5
2004	749	36.0	20.8	27.8
2005	876	42.0	20.9	22.5
2006	1014	53.0	19.1	25.3
2007	718	37.0	19.4	28.1
2008	768	47.0	16.3	27
2009	802	52.3	15.9	30.6
2010	843	51.0	16.5	30.3
2011	855	53.0	16.1	38
2012	850	50.0	17.0	36
2013	841	50.0	16.8	32.6
2014	794	53.0	14.9	39.9
2015	842	50.0	16.8	43.1
2016	834	52.0	16.0	40.4
2017	811	50.0	16.2	43.3
2018	798	50.0	15.9	43
2019	752	41.0	18.3	34.4
2020	779	43.0	18.1	33.9
2021	675	42.0	16.0	37.6
2022	666	40.0	16.6	39.9
2023	725	35.0	20.7	40.6

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 Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$410 (5.6%)	$6,924 (94.4%)	$7,334
2019	$307 (4.2%)	$6,924 (95.8%)	$7,230
2020	$405 (5.4%)	$7,152 (94.6%)	$7,558
2021	$1,107 (12.3%)	$7,890 (87.7%)	$8,997
2022	$2,079 (21.0%)	$7,835 (79.0%)	$9,913
2023	$1,499 (16.3%)	$7,687 (83.7%)	$9,186

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Louis S. Sheffield 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 713^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 878^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School)	66	63	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School)	67	62	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School)	61	53	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School)	73	71	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School)	58	53	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School)	62	68	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School)	64	70	6%
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	752	725	3.6%
African American	203	225	10.8%
American Indian	4	9	125%
Asian	13	11	15.4%
Hispanic	77	72	6.5%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	406	345	15%
Two or More Races	47	60	27.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.4%	40.6%	6.1%

Schools Near Louis S. Sheffield 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School	Public	K-5	13333 Lanier Rd	Jacksonville	32226	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 696-8758	725	35	20.7	40.6%	345 (47.6%)	225 (31.0%)	72 (9.9%)	11 (1.5%)	9 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	60 (8.3%)	59.6	871^st of 2256 public elementary schools	61.4%		58.3	878^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.8%	7	52.0	43.0	58.0		66.0	55.0	69.0		79.0	$9,186	$1,499	$7,687
New Berlin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3613 New Berlin Rd	Jacksonville	32226	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 714-4601	1,200	68	17.6	35.6%	500 (41.7%)	408 (34.0%)	159 (13.3%)	35 (2.9%)	5 (0.4%)	6 (0.5%)	87 (7.3%)	69.5	648^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.3%		79	428^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.9%	220	60.0	57.0	61.0		72.0	60.0	62.0		72.0	$8,666	$1,206	$7,461
Oceanway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12555 Gillespie Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 696-8762	637	37	17.2	51.3%	298 (46.8%)	177 (27.8%)	87 (13.7%)	13 (2.0%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	52 (8.2%)	49.5	1103^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	51.1%		60	837^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.6%	266	60.0	43.0	48.0		70.0	57.0	50.0		50.0	$9,656	$1,979	$7,677
San Mateo Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	600 Baisden Rd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 696-8750	534	30	17.8	48.1%	227 (42.5%)	204 (38.2%)	51 (9.6%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.1%)	63.7	782^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	65.3%		75.5	500^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.7%	282	62.0	55.0	62.0		56.0	55.0	68.0		67.0	$9,038	$1,216	$7,822
Biscayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12230 Biscayne Blvd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 714-4650	796	42	18.9	61.8%	58 (7.3%)	676 (84.9%)	39 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.1%)	42.5	1277^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.4%		48	1139^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.2%	138	50.0	37.0	41.0		58.0	65.0	72.0		29.0	$10,215	$2,352	$7,863
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Depaul Dr	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 696-8754	475	30	15.8	77.5%	42 (8.8%)	337 (70.9%)	45 (9.5%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.6%)	10.2	2150^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.7%		18.4	1952^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	12.9%	198	27.0	22.0	34.0		39.0	34.0	34.0		19.0	$13,524	$3,363	$10,161
Somerset Academy-Elementary Eagle Campus	Public, Charter	K-5	2100 Dunn Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 551-3292	361	20	18.0	76.7%	17 (4.7%)	325 (90.0%)	15 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	17.8	1962^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	13.0%		26.4	1704^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.9%	258	48.0	38.0	32.0		54.0	21.0	28.0		18.0	$8,667	$1,227	$7,440
Seaside Charter North Campus	Public, Charter	K-6	1429 Broward Rd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 973-2743	362	21	17.2	56.1%	144 (39.8%)	126 (34.8%)	47 (13.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (11.3%)	15.4	2022^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	10.4%		13.6	2064^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.9%	42	36.0	32.0	33.0	45.0	41.0	19.0	7.0	41.0	38.0	$9,213	$68	$9,146
Pine Estates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10741 Pine Estates Rd E	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 696-8767	221	11	20.0	73.8%	24 (10.9%)	152 (68.8%)	34 (15.4%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.7%)	14	2064^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.5%		19.5	1913^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.6%	151	32.0	43.0	21.0		36.0	43.0	28.0		24.0	$13,675	$3,572	$10,104
Garden City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2814 Dunn Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3130	377	21	17.9	68.4%	38 (10.1%)	290 (76.9%)	33 (8.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	21.5	1867^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.2%		23.1	1799^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.7%	68	45.0	40.0	31.0		37.0	56.0	31.0		25.0	$10,002	$1,915	$8,087

Frequently Asked Questions about Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School

Is Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School a good school?

Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School ranks 871^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School in?

Duval

What is the racial makeup of Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School?

Students at Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School are 48% White, 31% African American, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 725 students attended Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oceanway School
High : First Coast High School

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