Biscayne Elementary School

Q: Is Biscayne Elementary School a good school?

Biscayne Elementary School ranks 1277 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Biscayne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 796 students in grades PK-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. Biscayne Elementary has a predominantly African American student population, with 84.92% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year.

Biscayne Elementary faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.5% in 2018-2019 to 39.6% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores are also generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 49% in the Duval district and 53% statewide. Biscayne Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 816 out of 2,182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,277 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars during this period.

When comparing Biscayne Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, such as Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary, Martin Luther King Junior Elementary, and Highlands Elementary, several patterns emerge. These nearby schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and low statewide rankings, suggesting broader challenges within the Duval district. In contrast, schools like Oceanway Elementary, San Mateo Elementary, and Somerset Academy-Elementary Eagle Campus have relatively higher test scores and better statewide rankings, indicating that there may be pockets of higher-performing schools within the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12230 Biscayne Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32218

(904) 714-4650

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
1277^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,215

Students who attend Biscayne Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Highlands Middle School
High:	First Coast High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 804

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.0%

White:

7.2%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Biscayne Elementary School ranks worse than 56.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 53^rd among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.53. (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 (85%), White (7.2%), Hispanic (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Biscayne Elementary School is 18.2. 73 elementary schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Biscayne Elementary School employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Biscayne Elementary School is $10,215. 76 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Biscayne 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 Biscayne Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	11.53	1543^rd	1688	8.6%
2007	21.13	1484^th	1786	16.9%
2008	20.05	1510^th	1789	15.6%
2009	18.17	1598^th	1847	13.5%
2010	21.43	1599^th	1919	16.7%
2011	30.20	1496^th	1985	24.6%
2012	17.13	1720^th	1984	13.3%
2013	27.02	1567^th	2029	22.8%
2014	34.50	1400^th	2064	32.2%
2016	48.71	1070^th	2087	48.7%
2017	55.45	918^th	2112	56.5%
2018	52.73	984^th	2118	53.5%
2019	61.00	816^th	2182	62.6%
2021	43.87	1217^th	2247	45.8%
2022	42.96	1250^th	2219	43.7%
2023	47.98	1139^th	2240	49.2%
2024	42.53	1277^th	2256	43.4%

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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 Biscayne Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	104	407	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
2005	100	455	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	565
2006	113	518	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
2007	82	465	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	9	574
2008	58	452	0	16	3	n/a	n/a	12	541
2009	54	483	0	14	4	n/a	n/a	11	566
2010	61	508	1	26	3	n/a	n/a	8	607
2011	61	487	3	19	2	0	8	0	580
2012	57	509	2	22	1	0	9	0	600
2013	67	496	5	22	1	0	9	0	600
2014	75	485	5	29	1	0	15	0	610
2015	71	539	6	29	0	1	15	0	661
2016	67	559	4	26	0	3	15	0	674
2017	69	640	3	21	1	2	14	0	750
2018	62	610	6	18	1	2	16	0	715
2019	58	586	7	22	0	2	19	0	694
2020	57	625	2	19	2	3	14	0	722
2021	44	578	1	23	0	2	17	0	665
2022	58	603	0	23	4	1	15	0	704
2023	58	676	1	39	4	1	17	0	796
2024	58	683	0	35	4	1	23	0	804

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 Biscayne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	518	26.0	19.9	65.8
2005	565	31.0	18.2	66.2
2006	642	36.0	17.8	62.5
2007	574	37.0	15.5	58.4
2008	541	39.0	13.9	54.4
2009	566	39.4	14.9	67.4
2010	607	42.0	14.4	69.4
2011	580	41.0	14.1	73.3
2012	600	41.0	14.6	75
2013	600	37.0	16.2	70
2014	610	46.0	13.2	61.6
2015	661	45.0	14.6	55.8
2016	674	46.0	14.6	63.8
2017	750	49.0	15.3	64.3
2018	715	49.0	14.5	69.7
2019	694	45.0	15.4	60.4
2020	722	43.0	16.7	61.6
2021	665	42.0	15.8	65.7
2022	704	39.0	18.0	64.5
2023	796	42.0	18.9	61.8
2024	804	44.0	18.2	61.3

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 Biscayne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	518	26.0	19.9	65.8
2005	565	31.0	18.2	66.2
2006	642	36.0	17.8	62.5
2007	574	37.0	15.5	58.4
2008	541	39.0	13.9	54.4
2009	566	39.4	14.9	67.4
2010	607	42.0	14.4	69.4
2011	580	41.0	14.1	73.3
2012	600	41.0	14.6	75
2013	600	37.0	16.2	70
2014	610	46.0	13.2	61.6
2015	661	45.0	14.6	55.8
2016	674	46.0	14.6	63.8
2017	750	49.0	15.3	64.3
2018	715	49.0	14.5	69.7
2019	694	45.0	15.4	60.4
2020	722	43.0	16.7	61.6
2021	665	42.0	15.8	65.7
2022	704	39.0	18.0	64.5
2023	796	42.0	18.9	61.8
2024	804	44.0	18.2	61.3

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 Biscayne Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$786 (9.1%)	$7,843 (90.9%)	$8,630
2020	$963 (11.0%)	$7,794 (89.0%)	$8,757
2021	$1,515 (14.9%)	$8,634 (85.1%)	$10,149
2022	$2,400 (23.4%)	$7,847 (76.6%)	$10,247
2023	$2,352 (23.0%)	$7,863 (77.0%)	$10,215

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Biscayne 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 816^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1139^th of 2240 Elementary schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Biscayne Elementary School)	43	41	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Biscayne Elementary School)	56	61	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Biscayne Elementary School)	64	36	28%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Biscayne Elementary School)	88	64	24%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Biscayne Elementary School)	53	33	20%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Biscayne Elementary School)	80	64	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Biscayne Elementary School)	55	32	23%
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	694	796	14.7%
African American	586	676	15.4%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	7	1	85.7%
Hispanic	22	39	77.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	58	58
Two or More Races	19	17	10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.4%	61.8%	1.4%

Schools Near Biscayne 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
Biscayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12230 Biscayne Blvd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 714-4650	804	44	18.2	61.3%	58 (7.2%)	683 (85.0%)	35 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.9%)	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
Somerset Academy-Elementary Eagle Campus	Public, Charter	K-5	2100 Dunn Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 551-3292	376	0	18.0	83.0%	21 (5.6%)	332 (88.3%)	18 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	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
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	220	13	16.9	63.6%	24 (10.9%)	136 (61.8%)	52 (23.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	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	393	23	17.0	70.5%	47 (12.0%)	293 (74.6%)	34 (8.7%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	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
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Depaul Dr	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 696-8754	396	30	13.2	72.7%	35 (8.8%)	302 (76.3%)	26 (6.6%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.8%)	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
Seaside Charter North Campus	Public, Charter	K-6	1429 Broward Rd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 973-2743	422	0	17.2	54.0%	205 (48.6%)	119 (28.2%)	49 (11.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.9%)	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
Oceanway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12555 Gillespie Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 696-8762	708	38	18.6	47.3%	302 (42.7%)	218 (30.8%)	99 (14.0%)	18 (2.5%)	5 (0.7%)	6 (0.8%)	60 (8.5%)	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	495	28	17.6	45.7%	212 (42.8%)	186 (37.6%)	51 (10.3%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	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
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4346 Roanoke Blvd	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3077	749	39	19.2	80.2%	31 (4.1%)	669 (89.3%)	35 (4.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)	23.9	1804^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.0%		23.2	1795^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.9%	9	26.0	45.0	28.0		49.0	55.0	41.0		31.0	$13,774	$4,016	$9,758
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3501 Winton Dr	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3086	383	27	14.1	74.9%	16 (4.2%)	331 (86.4%)	21 (5.5%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.3%)	17.6	1966^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.9%		20.7	1882^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	16.0%	84	22.0	37.0	29.0		35.0	54.0	39.0		26.0	$14,810	$3,198	$11,613

Frequently Asked Questions about Biscayne Elementary School

What district is Biscayne Elementary School in?

Duval

What is the racial makeup of Biscayne Elementary School?

Students at Biscayne Elementary School are 85% African American, 7% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Biscayne Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Biscayne Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highlands Middle School
High : First Coast High School

Is Biscayne Elementary School a good school?

Biscayne Elementary School ranks 1277^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Biscayne Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 804 students attended Biscayne Elementary School.

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