Don Brewer Elementary School

Summary:

Don Brewer Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Jacksonville, Florida, with a student population of 324. 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.

Despite having the highest per-student spending among nearby schools at $12,528 in 2022-2023, Don Brewer Elementary consistently underperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33-42% of students were proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 46-60% at the district level and 51-60% statewide. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.2%, significantly higher than the state average and much higher than the nearby schools, which range from 32.6% to 65.6%. Additionally, Don Brewer Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 63.89% in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby schools, which range from 52.03% to 77.59%.

Interestingly, Don Brewer Elementary has a majority African American student population, ranging from 56.86% to 61.5% over the past three years, higher than the nearby schools, which have more diverse racial compositions. The school's performance on standardized tests has been declining over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 857 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,984 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. While the high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch may be indicative of broader socioeconomic challenges facing the school's student population, the fact that Don Brewer Elementary consistently underperforms the nearby schools, such as Arlington Heights Elementary School, Parkwood Heights Elementary School, and Global Outreach Academy Intercoastal, suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 3-5

3385 Hartsfield Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277

(904) 745-4990

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
1984^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,528

Students who attend Don Brewer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Landmark Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 327

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.3%

White:

20.2%

Hispanic:

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Don Brewer Elementary School ranks worse than 87.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 90^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.79. (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 Don Brewer Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (52.3%), White (20.2%), Hispanic (15.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Don Brewer Elementary School is 17.2, which is the 58^th best among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Don Brewer Elementary School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Don Brewer Elementary School is $12,528, which is the 31^st highest among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Don Brewer 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 Don Brewer Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	64.69	604^th	1688	64.2%
2007	67.45	604^th	1786	66.2%
2008	64.32	660^th	1789	63.1%
2009	55.67	858^th	1847	53.5%
2010	66.09	671^st	1919	65.0%
2011	64.94	734^th	1985	63.0%
2012	64.07	710^th	1984	64.2%
2013	65.66	667^th	2029	67.1%
2014	58.36	857^th	2064	58.5%
2016	42.18	1215^th	2087	41.8%
2017	47.82	1106^th	2112	47.6%
2018	39.49	1306^th	2118	38.3%
2019	35.05	1455^th	2182	33.3%
2021	23.48	1734^th	2247	22.8%
2022	21.60	1805^th	2219	18.7%
2023	15.56	2014^th	2240	10.1%
2024	16.79	1984^th	2256	12.1%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Don Brewer Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	316	186	9	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	536
2003	316	186	9	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	536
2004	335	200	13	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	569
2005	348	218	11	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	603
2006	317	258	7	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	613
2007	276	218	10	32	0	n/a	n/a	30	566
2008	240	225	9	24	1	n/a	n/a	28	527
2009	231	214	11	26	2	n/a	n/a	28	512
2010	242	240	17	48	2	n/a	n/a	13	562
2011	197	227	16	39	2	1	21	0	503
2012	178	231	15	33	3	0	27	0	487
2013	194	232	13	37	1	0	24	0	501
2014	203	245	12	37	0	1	25	0	523
2015	187	255	16	45	0	1	39	0	543
2016	171	267	19	50	0	5	39	0	551
2017	153	271	17	43	1	4	36	0	525
2018	122	290	17	52	2	3	39	0	525
2019	120	282	14	49	2	1	36	0	504
2020	96	267	10	44	1	0	36	0	454
2021	68	238	6	43	1	0	31	0	387
2022	80	203	8	44	1	1	20	0	357
2023	62	188	7	49	1	1	16	0	324
2024	66	171	13	51	4	0	22	0	327

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 Don Brewer Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	536	25.0	21.4	33.2
2003	536	25.0	21.4	33.2
2004	569	27.0	21.1	33.2
2005	603	34.0	17.7	36.8
2006	613	35.0	17.5	33.3
2007	566	34.0	16.6	36.8
2008	527	38.0	13.9	30.7
2009	512	34.2	15.5	39.9
2010	562	34.0	16.5	39.3
2011	503	32.0	15.7	48.3
2012	487	30.0	16.2	52
2013	501	30.0	16.7	46.7
2014	523	32.0	16.3	56.2
2015	543	36.0	15.0	40.1
2016	551	35.0	15.7	47.7
2017	525	35.0	15.0	46.7
2018	525	34.0	15.4	57.7
2019	504	29.0	17.3	50.2
2020	454	29.0	15.6	52.2
2021	387	25.0	15.4	55
2022	357	21.0	17.0	59.1
2023	324	21.0	15.4	63.9
2024	327	19.0	17.2	57.5

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 Don Brewer Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	536	25.0	21.4	33.2
2003	536	25.0	21.4	33.2
2004	569	27.0	21.1	33.2
2005	603	34.0	17.7	36.8
2006	613	35.0	17.5	33.3
2007	566	34.0	16.6	36.8
2008	527	38.0	13.9	30.7
2009	512	34.2	15.5	39.9
2010	562	34.0	16.5	39.3
2011	503	32.0	15.7	48.3
2012	487	30.0	16.2	52
2013	501	30.0	16.7	46.7
2014	523	32.0	16.3	56.2
2015	543	36.0	15.0	40.1
2016	551	35.0	15.7	47.7
2017	525	35.0	15.0	46.7
2018	525	34.0	15.4	57.7
2019	504	29.0	17.3	50.2
2020	454	29.0	15.6	52.2
2021	387	25.0	15.4	55
2022	357	21.0	17.0	59.1
2023	324	21.0	15.4	63.9
2024	327	19.0	17.2	57.5

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 Don Brewer Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$609 (7.7%)	$7,351 (92.3%)	$7,960
2019	$711 (9.0%)	$7,212 (91.0%)	$7,922
2020	$839 (8.5%)	$9,008 (91.5%)	$9,847
2021	$1,376 (13.4%)	$8,870 (86.6%)	$10,246
2022	$2,248 (20.2%)	$8,892 (79.8%)	$11,140
2023	$2,723 (21.7%)	$9,804 (78.3%)	$12,528

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Don Brewer 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 1455^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2014^th of 2240 Elementary schools	23.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Don Brewer Elementary School)	41	33	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Don Brewer Elementary School)	49	32	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Don Brewer Elementary School)	44	32	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Don Brewer Elementary School)	53	43	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Don Brewer Elementary School)	51	46	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Don Brewer Elementary School)	53	37	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Don Brewer Elementary School)	55	30	25%
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	504	324	35.7%
African American	282	188	33.3%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	14	7	50%
Hispanic	49	49
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	120	62	48.3%
Two or More Races	36	16	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.2%	63.9%	13.7%

Schools Near Don Brewer 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
Don Brewer Elementary School	Public	3-5	3385 Hartsfield Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4990	327	19	17.2	57.5%	66 (20.2%)	171 (52.3%)	51 (15.6%)	13 (4.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	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	412	27	15.2	62.4%	72 (17.5%)	221 (53.6%)	71 (17.2%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (10.0%)								(n/a)
Global Outreach Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8985 Lone Star Rd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 551-7104	1,075	0	21.2	63.7%	197 (18.3%)	137 (12.7%)	701 (65.2%)	16 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.0%)	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
Parkwood Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	1709 Lansdowne Dr	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 720-1670	319	14	22.7	62.7%	64 (20.1%)	164 (51.4%)	53 (16.6%)	11 (3.4%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.5%)	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
Global Outreach Academy Intercoastal	Public, Charter	K-8	13720 McCormick Rd	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 551-7104	312	0	10.0	48.7%	186 (59.6%)	17 (5.4%)	86 (27.6%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.8%)	63.9	776^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.6%					(n/a)	67.0	48.0	41.0	68.0			80.0	81.0	45.0	80.0			48.0				$13,763	$1,877	$11,886
Lake Lucina Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6527 Merrill Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4916	311	17	18.2	65.9%	54 (17.4%)	129 (41.5%)	89 (28.6%)	11 (3.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.0%)	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
Fort Caroline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3925 Athore Dr	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4904	470	27	17.4	72.6%	60 (12.8%)	296 (63.0%)	79 (16.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.2%)	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
Lone Star Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	10400 Lone Star Rd	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 565-2711	340	23	14.7	57.6%	116 (34.1%)	128 (37.6%)	50 (14.7%)	14 (4.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.8%)	55	971^st of 2256 public elementary schools	57.0%		62.8	775^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.4%	196	63.0	64.0	50.0				56.0	60.0	43.0				60.0				$11,521	$2,097	$9,425
Seacoast Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	9570 Regency Square Blvd	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 562-4780	427	0	13.9	53.9%	113 (26.5%)	132 (30.9%)	139 (32.6%)	9 (2.1%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.8%)	38.3	1389^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.4%		44.3	1222^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	45.4%	167	50.0	49.0	48.0				56.0	48.0	34.0				48.0				$10,499	$885	$9,614
Grasp Academy	Public	1-8	3101 Justina Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4909	283	20	14.1	50.2%	112 (39.6%)	119 (42.0%)	30 (10.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.1%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Don Brewer Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Don Brewer Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Don Brewer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Landmark Middle School

Is Don Brewer Elementary School a good school?

Don Brewer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Don Brewer Elementary School?

Students at Don Brewer Elementary School are 52% African American, 20% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Don Brewer Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 327 students attended Don Brewer Elementary School.

What district is Don Brewer Elementary School in?

Duval

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