Neptune Beach Elementary School

Q: Is Neptune Beach Elementary School a good school?

Neptune Beach Elementary School ranks 392 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Neptune Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 782 students in grades PK-5 in Neptune Beach, Florida, which is part of the Duval School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic metrics, ranking among the top 20% of Florida elementary schools.

Neptune Beach Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 65-80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 46-56% for the Duval district and 53-60% for the state. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 65% is also significantly higher than the Duval (49%) and Florida (53%) averages. This strong academic performance has earned Neptune Beach Elementary a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well above average compared to other Florida elementary schools.

While Neptune Beach Elementary outperforms most nearby schools, including Jacksonville Beach Elementary and Atlantic Beach Elementary, it does have a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 29.4%, which is an area of concern. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $14,386 and low student-teacher ratio of 13.2 may contribute to its academic success, but the higher absenteeism rate suggests there is room for improvement in this area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1515 Florida Blvd
Neptune Beach, FL 32266

(904) 247-5954

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
392^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,386

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 782

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.0%

Hispanic:

11.5%

African American:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Neptune Beach Elementary School ranks better than 82.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 12^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.56. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (68%), Hispanic (11.5%), African American (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neptune Beach Elementary School is 13.2, which is the 10^th best among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Neptune Beach Elementary School employs 59 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neptune Beach Elementary School is $14,386, which is the 15^th highest among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Neptune Beach 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 Neptune Beach Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	81.30	285^th	1688	83.1%
2007	74.18	436^th	1786	75.6%
2008	75.19	405^th	1789	77.4%
2009	67.36	600^th	1847	67.5%
2010	66.97	656^th	1919	65.8%
2011	70.07	593^rd	1985	70.1%
2012	78.46	382^nd	1984	80.7%
2013	83.83	266^th	2029	86.9%
2014	80.31	359^th	2064	82.6%
2016	85.67	253^rd	2087	87.9%
2017	91.29	121^st	2112	94.3%
2018	89.26	168^th	2118	92.1%
2019	89.28	173^rd	2182	92.1%
2021	86.87	267^th	2247	88.1%
2022	86.12	284^th	2219	87.2%
2023	89.26	185^th	2240	91.7%
2024	80.56	392^nd	2256	82.6%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, June 19, 2019

It is the best run, best staffed elementary school in Jacksonville. 3 kid and 1 grand daughter have gone there! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Neptune Beach Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1021	176	47	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	1267
1989	1116	193	69	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	1401
1990	1164	181	52	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	1419
1991	879	218	33	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	1172
1992	787	215	30	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	1060
1993	763	199	29	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	1029
1994	765	215	25	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	1044
1995	827	278	30	61	2	n/a	n/a	0	1198
1996	827	278	30	61	2	n/a	n/a	0	1198
1997	877	273	32	67	1	n/a	n/a	0	1250
1998	900	216	48	57	1	n/a	n/a	0	1222
1999	815	216	46	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	1139
2000	768	197	42	68	0	n/a	n/a	0	1075
2001	755	185	35	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	1042
2002	725	158	43	97	1	n/a	n/a	0	1024
2003	725	158	43	97	1	n/a	n/a	0	1024
2004	701	167	43	113	1	n/a	n/a	0	1025
2005	657	163	36	138	2	n/a	n/a	0	996
2006	636	169	29	165	1	n/a	n/a	0	1000
2007	577	150	32	167	0	n/a	n/a	52	978
2008	543	140	37	127	1	n/a	n/a	64	912
2009	579	142	31	132	1	n/a	n/a	63	948
2010	571	124	34	144	1	n/a	n/a	63	937
2011	582	119	29	123	0	2	61	0	916
2012	585	96	20	121	0	2	57	0	881
2013	538	94	20	118	1	4	52	0	827
2014	582	115	26	136	1	6	66	0	932
2015	616	116	16	120	1	6	60	0	935
2016	587	107	18	108	1	3	53	0	877
2017	571	127	15	114	1	3	62	0	893
2018	544	127	19	108	1	5	53	0	857
2019	542	118	19	98	0	4	49	0	830
2020	586	116	15	100	1	2	51	0	871
2021	507	96	12	84	0	2	54	0	755
2022	511	87	14	82	0	2	54	0	750
2023	532	88	10	90	0	2	60	0	782

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 Neptune Beach Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1267	64.0	19.7	26.1
1989	1401	74.0	18.9	26.1
1990	1419	71.0	19.9	24.5
1991	1172	60.0	19.5	35.3
1992	1060	57.0	18.5	32.4
1993	1029	54.0	19.1	33.2
1994	1044	58.0	18.0	21.4
1995	1198	62.0	19.3	31.1
1996	1198	62.0	19.3	31.1
1997	1250	64.0	19.5	35
1998	1222	63.0	19.4	25
1999	1139	59.0	19.3	41.8
2000	1075	57.0	18.9	42.8
2001	1042	57.0	18.3	42.5
2002	1024	55.0	18.6	40.1
2003	1024	55.0	18.6	40.1
2004	1025	58.0	17.7	38
2005	996	63.0	15.8	40.2
2006	1000	65.0	15.4	38.6
2007	978	63.0	15.5	38.9
2008	912	68.5	13.3	34.4
2009	948	72.5	13.5	40.5
2010	937	68.0	13.7	43
2011	916	66.0	13.8	47.4
2012	881	64.0	13.7	38.3
2013	827	59.0	14.0	42.1
2014	932	64.0	14.5	46.2
2015	935	67.0	13.9	43.6
2016	877	68.0	12.8	43.8
2017	893	68.0	13.1	42.6
2018	857	69.0	12.4	43.3
2019	830	60.0	13.8	36.7
2020	871	63.0	13.8	30.2
2021	755	60.0	12.5	33.8
2022	750	57.0	13.1	31.5
2023	782	59.0	13.2	30.7

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 Neptune Beach Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1267	64.0	19.7	26.1
1989	1401	74.0	18.9	26.1
1990	1419	71.0	19.9	24.5
1991	1172	60.0	19.5	35.3
1992	1060	57.0	18.5	32.4
1993	1029	54.0	19.1	33.2
1994	1044	58.0	18.0	21.4
1995	1198	62.0	19.3	31.1
1996	1198	62.0	19.3	31.1
1997	1250	64.0	19.5	35
1998	1222	63.0	19.4	25
1999	1139	59.0	19.3	41.8
2000	1075	57.0	18.9	42.8
2001	1042	57.0	18.3	42.5
2002	1024	55.0	18.6	40.1
2003	1024	55.0	18.6	40.1
2004	1025	58.0	17.7	38
2005	996	63.0	15.8	40.2
2006	1000	65.0	15.4	38.6
2007	978	63.0	15.5	38.9
2008	912	68.5	13.3	34.4
2009	948	72.5	13.5	40.5
2010	937	68.0	13.7	43
2011	916	66.0	13.8	47.4
2012	881	64.0	13.7	38.3
2013	827	59.0	14.0	42.1
2014	932	64.0	14.5	46.2
2015	935	67.0	13.9	43.6
2016	877	68.0	12.8	43.8
2017	893	68.0	13.1	42.6
2018	857	69.0	12.4	43.3
2019	830	60.0	13.8	36.7
2020	871	63.0	13.8	30.2
2021	755	60.0	12.5	33.8
2022	750	57.0	13.1	31.5
2023	782	59.0	13.2	30.7

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 Neptune Beach Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,300 (12.0%)	$9,528 (88.0%)	$10,828
2019	$1,509 (13.5%)	$9,686 (86.5%)	$11,195
2020	$1,519 (13.2%)	$9,972 (86.8%)	$11,491
2021	$1,585 (12.8%)	$10,766 (87.2%)	$12,352
2022	$3,185 (23.3%)	$10,505 (76.7%)	$13,690
2023	$3,300 (22.9%)	$11,086 (77.1%)	$14,386

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Neptune Beach 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 173^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 185^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neptune Beach Elementary School)	78	67	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Neptune Beach Elementary School)	84	76	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Neptune Beach Elementary School)	74	75	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Neptune Beach Elementary School)	82	79	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Neptune Beach Elementary School)	77	75	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Neptune Beach Elementary School)	91	79	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Neptune Beach Elementary School)	77	76	1%
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	830	782	5.8%
African American	118	88	25.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	19	10	47.4%
Hispanic	98	90	8.2%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	542	532	1.8%
Two or More Races	49	60	22.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.7%	30.7%	6.1%

Schools Near Neptune Beach 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
Neptune Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1515 Florida Blvd	Neptune Beach	32266	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 247-5954	782	59	13.2	30.7%	532 (68.0%)	88 (11.3%)	90 (11.5%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (7.7%)	80.6	392^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	82.6%		89.3	185^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.7%	207	71.0	72.0	67.0				80.0	66.0	68.0				65.0					$14,386	$3,300	$11,086
Atlantic Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	298 Sherry Dr	Atlantic Beach	32233	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 247-5924	479	30	15.9	19.2%	358 (74.7%)	31 (6.5%)	41 (8.6%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (7.7%)	90.3	170^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.5%		92.3	108^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.2%	62	75.0	76.0	75.0				86.0	74.0	82.0				78.0					$10,702	$1,669	$9,033
San Pablo Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	801 18th Ave N	Jacksonville Beach	32250	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 247-5947	493	31	15.9	27.2%	357 (72.4%)	41 (8.3%)	40 (8.1%)	17 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.9%)	92.6	96^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.7%		86.5	258^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.5%	162	80.0	78.0	70.0				84.0	87.0	81.0				91.0					$9,616	$1,287	$8,330
Alimacani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2051 San Pablo Rd S	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 221-7101	752	47	16.0	30.9%	476 (63.3%)	57 (7.6%)	141 (18.8%)	17 (2.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (7.6%)	79.4	424^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.2%		72.9	559^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.0%	135	71.0	65.0	63.0				79.0	70.0	67.0				66.0					$10,777	$1,851	$8,925
River City Science Academy Intracoastal	Public, Charter	K-8	2002 San Pablo Rd South	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 855-8010	718	41	17.5	39.7%	368 (51.3%)	91 (12.7%)	151 (21.0%)	34 (4.7%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (9.3%)	81.4	370^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.6%		73	556^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.2%	186	69.0	76.0	73.0	61.0	71.0	60.0	88.0	89.0	77.0	67.0	79.0	77.0	77.0	44.0	100.0	91.0	83.0	$9,391	$1,455	$7,937
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	315 10th St S	Jacksonville Beach	32250	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 247-5942	626	36	17.3	9.1%	212 (33.9%)	17 (2.7%)	36 (5.8%)	315 (50.3%)	14 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.8%)	99	2^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	99.9%		99.1	2^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	99.9%		94.0	97.0	96.0				97.0	97.0	98.0				99.0					$9,046	$1,250	$7,795
Mayport Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2753 Shangri La Dr	Atlantic Beach	32233	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 247-5988	436	29	15.0	44.3%	196 (45.0%)	92 (21.1%)	76 (17.4%)	16 (3.7%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	49 (11.2%)	65.5	737^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.3%		49.6	1105^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.7%	368	65.0	48.0	56.0				63.0	63.0	66.0				73.0					$12,206	$2,097	$10,109
Seabreeze Elementary School	Public	K-5	1400 Seabreeze Ave	Jacksonville Beach	32250	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 247-5900	519	30	17.3	33.3%	334 (64.4%)	94 (18.1%)	47 (9.1%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.4%)	76.9	485^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.5%		79.4	422^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	81.2%	63	57.0	64.0	68.0				67.0	75.0	69.0				73.0					$9,009	$1,161	$7,847
Seaside Charter K-8 School	Public, Charter	K-8	2865 Mayport Rd	Atlantic Beach	32233	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 853-6287	511	37	13.8	2.5%	381 (74.6%)	20 (3.9%)	61 (11.9%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	39 (7.6%)	40.1	1344^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.4%		44.1	1226^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.3%	118	52.0	56.0	56.0	52.0	53.0	50.0	44.0	50.0	41.0	33.0	57.0	53.0	50.0	38.0	50.0		63.0	$8,402	$281	$8,121
Abess Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12731 Abess Blvd	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 220-1260	600	43	13.9	51.3%	232 (38.7%)	141 (23.5%)	88 (14.7%)	46 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	88 (14.7%)	67.2	696^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.1%		74.4	518^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.9%	178	64.0	55.0	51.0				77.0	71.0	52.0				68.0					$12,543	$2,531	$10,011

Frequently Asked Questions about Neptune Beach Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Neptune Beach Elementary School?

Students at Neptune Beach Elementary School are 68% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Neptune Beach Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 782 students attended Neptune Beach Elementary School.

What district is Neptune Beach Elementary School in?

Duval

Is Neptune Beach Elementary School a good school?

Neptune Beach Elementary School ranks 392^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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