ORANGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ORANGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CLAY school district, located in ORANGE PARK, FL with about 486 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, ORANGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ORANGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Orange Park, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Clay County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students by emphasizing core curriculum standards, literacy, and numeracy. The school operates with a goal of preparing young learners for future academic success by balancing traditional instruction with modern educational practices.

As part of the "OneClay" district network, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the educational experience. Its location on Plainfield Avenue positions it as a local hub for families in the Orange Park area, where it strives to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages student growth, character development, and a lifelong appreciation for learning.

For more information, contact ORANGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (904) 336-2275 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1401 PLAINFIELD AVE
ORANGE PARK, FL 32073-3922
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ORANGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ORANGE PARK, FL with about 486 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CLAY
Total Students:
486
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 486 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ORANGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.8%
Hispanic/Latino
9.9%
Black or African American
7.8%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian
4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.