Chimney Lakes Elementary School

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Chimney Lakes Elementary School ranks 856 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chimney Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 883 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chimney Lakes stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (37.6%) and Hispanic (18.01%) students compared to surrounding schools. However, the school also faces challenges, including a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 33.9% to 39.0% over the past few years. Despite these challenges, Chimney Lakes generally outperforms the Duval District and the state of Florida in terms of the percentage of students proficient or better in various subjects and grade levels, particularly in Math. For example, in 2023-2024, 62% of 3rd graders, 66% of 4th graders, and 62% of 5th graders at Chimney Lakes were proficient or better in Math, compared to 56%, 53%, and 49% respectively for the Duval District.

When comparing Chimney Lakes to nearby schools, some interesting differences emerge. Duval Charter School at Westside and Jacksonville Heights Elementary have lower overall performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to Chimney Lakes. On the other hand, Plantation Oaks Elementary, Discovery Oaks Elementary, and Oakleaf Village Elementary (all in the Clay District) have higher overall performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Chimney Lakes, likely due to their more affluent student populations.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

9353 Staples Mill Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32244

(904) 573-1100

District: Duval

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,114

Students who attend Chimney Lakes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Charger Academy
High:	Westside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 883

Racial breakdown:

African American:

37.6%

White:

31.3%

Hispanic:

18.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chimney Lakes Elementary School ranks better than 62.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 36^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.25. (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 Chimney Lakes Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.6%), White (31.3%), Hispanic (18%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chimney Lakes Elementary School is 17.3. 73 elementary schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chimney Lakes Elementary School employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chimney Lakes Elementary School is $10,114. 78 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chimney Lakes 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 Chimney Lakes Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	42.62	1004^th	1688	40.5%
2007	49.29	961^st	1786	46.2%
2008	51.77	909^th	1789	49.2%
2009	66.24	625^th	1847	66.2%
2010	61.66	778^th	1919	59.5%
2011	71.52	562^nd	1985	71.7%
2012	62.12	750^th	1984	62.2%
2013	66.44	649^th	2029	68.0%
2014	68.51	619^th	2064	70.0%
2016	74.77	491^st	2087	76.5%
2017	73.19	549^th	2112	74.0%
2018	70.23	602^nd	2118	71.6%
2019	61.75	801^st	2182	63.3%
2021	59.98	859^th	2247	61.8%
2022	45.77	1168^th	2219	47.4%
2023	67.75	667^th	2240	70.2%
2024	60.25	856^th	2256	62.1%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chimney Lakes Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	955	411	37	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	1434
1992	1160	202	37	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	1442
1993	1306	263	41	54	1	n/a	n/a	0	1665
1994	1100	239	44	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	1444
1995	1096	268	61	91	3	n/a	n/a	0	1519
1996	1096	268	61	91	3	n/a	n/a	0	1519
1997	1060	314	59	84	5	n/a	n/a	0	1522
1998	1014	360	57	74	3	n/a	n/a	0	1508
1999	774	314	50	42	5	n/a	n/a	0	1185
2000	715	331	49	38	5	n/a	n/a	0	1138
2001	702	342	43	43	4	n/a	n/a	0	1134
2002	645	437	39	74	2	n/a	n/a	0	1197
2003	645	437	39	74	2	n/a	n/a	0	1197
2004	617	482	44	87	3	n/a	n/a	0	1233
2005	570	444	43	68	4	n/a	n/a	0	1129
2006	549	475	36	87	4	n/a	n/a	0	1151
2007	455	388	44	95	3	n/a	n/a	101	1086
2008	447	428	43	110	3	n/a	n/a	97	1128
2009	437	430	48	122	2	n/a	n/a	116	1155
2010	453	425	53	127	2	n/a	n/a	82	1142
2011	464	427	61	110	5	5	61	0	1133
2012	463	456	56	115	3	7	70	0	1170
2013	466	460	52	131	3	4	69	0	1185
2014	446	416	47	118	6	5	62	0	1100
2015	445	411	44	120	6	3	69	0	1098
2016	412	392	34	144	6	1	67	0	1056
2017	402	372	35	140	5	1	72	0	1027
2018	390	380	27	174	3	1	75	0	1050
2019	362	380	28	179	3	1	85	0	1038
2020	350	399	37	181	4	1	91	0	1063
2021	287	346	32	161	4	0	82	0	912
2022	283	348	25	164	4	0	85	0	909
2023	276	332	26	159	3	1	86	0	883

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 Chimney Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1434	67.0	21.4	31.3
1992	1442	67.0	21.5	14.1
1993	1665	73.0	22.8	16.4
1994	1444	69.0	20.9	8.7
1995	1519	70.0	21.7	15.9
1996	1519	70.0	21.7	15.9
1997	1522	73.0	20.8	19.1
1998	1508	75.0	20.1	12.2
1999	1185	57.0	20.8	25
2000	1138	55.0	20.7	29.2
2001	1134	53.0	21.4	28.7
2002	1197	54.0	22.2	37.4
2003	1197	54.0	22.2	37.4
2004	1233	60.0	20.6	41.1
2005	1129	61.0	18.5	41.3
2006	1151	63.0	18.3	38.9
2007	1086	61.0	17.8	40.4
2008	1128	66.0	17.1	40.5
2009	1155	72.5	16.5	47.9
2010	1142	69.0	16.5	49.2
2011	1133	70.0	16.1	51.8
2012	1170	70.0	16.7	52.7
2013	1185	71.0	16.6	44.4
2014	1100	64.0	17.1	54.3
2015	1098	66.0	16.6	54.5
2016	1056	68.0	15.5	48.1
2017	1027	67.0	15.3	48.6
2018	1050	71.0	14.7	51.3
2019	1038	59.0	17.5	48.3
2020	1063	58.0	18.3	46.8
2021	912	53.0	17.2	51.5
2022	909	52.0	17.4	52.9
2023	883	51.0	17.3	52.1

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 Chimney Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1434	67.0	21.4	31.3
1992	1442	67.0	21.5	14.1
1993	1665	73.0	22.8	16.4
1994	1444	69.0	20.9	8.7
1995	1519	70.0	21.7	15.9
1996	1519	70.0	21.7	15.9
1997	1522	73.0	20.8	19.1
1998	1508	75.0	20.1	12.2
1999	1185	57.0	20.8	25
2000	1138	55.0	20.7	29.2
2001	1134	53.0	21.4	28.7
2002	1197	54.0	22.2	37.4
2003	1197	54.0	22.2	37.4
2004	1233	60.0	20.6	41.1
2005	1129	61.0	18.5	41.3
2006	1151	63.0	18.3	38.9
2007	1086	61.0	17.8	40.4
2008	1128	66.0	17.1	40.5
2009	1155	72.5	16.5	47.9
2010	1142	69.0	16.5	49.2
2011	1133	70.0	16.1	51.8
2012	1170	70.0	16.7	52.7
2013	1185	71.0	16.6	44.4
2014	1100	64.0	17.1	54.3
2015	1098	66.0	16.6	54.5
2016	1056	68.0	15.5	48.1
2017	1027	67.0	15.3	48.6
2018	1050	71.0	14.7	51.3
2019	1038	59.0	17.5	48.3
2020	1063	58.0	18.3	46.8
2021	912	53.0	17.2	51.5
2022	909	52.0	17.4	52.9
2023	883	51.0	17.3	52.1

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 Chimney Lakes Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$655 (8.5%)	$7,078 (91.5%)	$7,733
2019	$927 (12.0%)	$6,817 (88.0%)	$7,745
2020	$704 (9.0%)	$7,116 (91.0%)	$7,819
2021	$921 (10.5%)	$7,863 (89.5%)	$8,784
2022	$1,889 (19.6%)	$7,754 (80.4%)	$9,642
2023	$2,033 (20.1%)	$8,080 (79.9%)	$10,114

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chimney Lakes Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 801^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 667^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chimney Lakes Elementary School)	60	60
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chimney Lakes Elementary School)	60	59	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chimney Lakes Elementary School)	68	51	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chimney Lakes Elementary School)	84	64	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chimney Lakes Elementary School)	51	44	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chimney Lakes Elementary School)	65	43	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Chimney Lakes Elementary School)	50	65	15%
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	1038	883	14.9%
African American	380	332	12.6%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	28	26	7.1%
Hispanic	179	159	11.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	362	276	23.8%
Two or More Races	85	86	1.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.3%	52.1%	3.8%

Schools Near Chimney Lakes 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
Chimney Lakes Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	9353 Staples Mill Dr	Jacksonville	32244	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 573-1100	883	51	17.3	52.1%	276 (31.3%)	332 (37.6%)	159 (18.0%)	26 (2.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (9.7%)	60.3	856^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.1%		67.8	667^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.2%	189	58.0	56.0	52.0				62.0	66.0	62.0				54.0					$10,114	$2,033	$8,080
Enterprise Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	8085 Old Middleburg Rd S	Jacksonville	32222	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-3260	726	46	15.7	55.1%	162 (22.3%)	371 (51.1%)	102 (14.0%)	20 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (9.5%)	49.1	1112^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.7%		35.6	1451^st of 2240 public elementary schools	35.2%	339	63.0	45.0	46.0				68.0	59.0	53.0				41.0					$10,774	$2,440	$8,335
Oakleaf Village Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	410 Oakleaf Village Pkwy	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2425	1,001	74	13.5	47.1%	327 (32.7%)	308 (30.8%)	237 (23.7%)	43 (4.3%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	79 (7.9%)	59.3	878^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.1%		65.2	730^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.4%	148	73.0	48.0	58.0	61.0			68.0	49.0	51.0	70.0			55.0					$9,236	$909	$8,327
Argyle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2625 Spencers Plantation Blvd	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-0375	793	48	16.5	52.3%	230 (29.0%)	292 (36.8%)	169 (21.3%)	18 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	82 (10.3%)	36.8	1439^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.2%		47.5	1147^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.8%	292	54.0	42.0	46.0	48.0			56.0	48.0	44.0	50.0			37.0					$7,852	$533	$7,319
Plantation Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4150 Plantation Oaks Blvd	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2775	938	71	13.2	48.4%	242 (25.8%)	356 (38.0%)	194 (20.7%)	45 (4.8%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.9%)	90 (9.6%)	69.1	654^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.0%		72.1	582^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	74.0%	72	73.0	62.0	59.0	66.0			65.0	63.0	65.0	71.0			53.0					$9,441	$844	$8,596
Discovery Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	950 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-4275	977	56	17.4	35.5%	333 (34.1%)	359 (36.7%)	146 (14.9%)	39 (4.0%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (9.7%)	80.2	403^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	82.1%		80.6	394^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.4%	9	66.0	66.0	64.0	65.0			82.0	75.0	81.0	71.0			73.0					$7,523	$473	$7,052
S Bryan Jennings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	215 Corona Dr	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3175	495	35	14.1	100.0%	147 (29.7%)	143 (28.9%)	133 (26.9%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	58 (11.7%)	51.8	1048^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.5%		46.5	1178^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.4%	130	63.0	57.0	40.0	50.0			47.0	57.0	60.0	61.0			63.0					$9,753	$1,265	$8,489
Duval Charter School At Westside	Public, Charter	K-8	9238 103rd St	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 421-0250	957	31	30.8	76.2%	122 (12.7%)	528 (55.2%)	247 (25.8%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	47 (4.9%)	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
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	7750 Tempest St S	Jacksonville	32244	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1120	547	29	18.8	72.9%	81 (14.8%)	299 (54.7%)	125 (22.9%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	29 (5.3%)	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
Westview K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	5270 Connie Jean Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 573-1082	1,222	82	14.9	63.2%	192 (15.7%)	688 (56.3%)	250 (20.5%)	17 (1.4%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	67 (5.5%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chimney Lakes Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Chimney Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Chimney Lakes Elementary School are 38% African American, 31% White, 18% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Chimney Lakes Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 883 students attended Chimney Lakes Elementary School.

Is Chimney Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Chimney Lakes Elementary School ranks 856^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Chimney Lakes Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Chimney Lakes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charger Academy
High : Westside High School

What district is Chimney Lakes Elementary School in?

Duval

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