JACKSONVILLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSONVILLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 726 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 49 teachers, JACKSONVILLE HEIGHTS 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.
JACKSONVILLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Tempest Street South in Jacksonville, Florida, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Duval County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in the Jacksonville area, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a large urban district, the school follows the curriculum standards set by the state of Florida, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies to prepare students for middle school transitions.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Jacksonville Heights Elementary acts as a community hub that prioritizes the holistic development of its students. The school typically offers various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage student engagement, social-emotional growth, and parental involvement. Prospective families and community members can access the school’s official website through the Duval County Public Schools portal, which provides updated information regarding school calendars, administrative policies, and specific contact details for faculty and staff.
For more information, contact JACKSONVILLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (904) 573-1120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244-1440
(904) 573-1120
http://www.duvalschools.org
JACKSONVILLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 726 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DUVAL
- Total Students:
- 726
- Teachers:
- 49
- 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 726 students
- Black or African American
- 60.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.7%
- White
- 14.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.