FORT CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FORT CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 624 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 39 teachers, FORT CAROLINE 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.

FORT CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, Florida, is a public school within the Duval County Public Schools district. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a focus on essential foundational skills.

Beyond academics, Fort Caroline Elementary is dedicated to the holistic development of its students, often integrating character education and community involvement into the school culture. The school actively encourages parental participation and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. By providing various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining a focus on student achievement, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact FORT CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (904) 745-4904 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3925 ATHORE DR
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32277-2032
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FORT CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 624 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DUVAL
Total Students:
624
Teachers:
39
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 624 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FORT CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.2%
White
13.0%
Hispanic/Latino
9.0%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.