GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 430 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 26 teachers, GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Dunn Avenue in Jacksonville, Florida, is a public school serving the Duval County Public School district. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of elementary-aged students in the local community. The school emphasizes foundational learning and seeks to provide a supportive environment that prepares children for their transition into middle school and beyond.
Through its affiliation with the Duval County Public Schools, Garden City Elementary aligns its curriculum with state standards while offering various resources to support diverse learning needs. The school aims to engage families and community members in the educational process, viewing them as partners in student success. Parents and interested stakeholders can find updated information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official school website provided by the district.
For more information, contact GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (904) 924-3130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218-4661
(904) 924-3130
GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 430 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DUVAL
- Total Students:
- 430
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 430 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 77.2%
- White
- 10.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.