BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 715 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 49 teachers, BISCAYNE 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.

BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the Highlands area of Jacksonville, Florida, operating as part of the Duval County Public Schools district. Serving students in the northern portion of the county, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation through a structured curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged learners. The school environment focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social development, encouraging students to become active participants in their educational journey.

Beyond core academic instruction, Biscayne Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and school spirit. The administration and faculty prioritize effective communication with families to ensure a supportive partnership in student success. By utilizing various district resources and maintaining an accessible online presence through the Duval County Public Schools portal, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions and long-term academic achievement within a safe and nurturing environment.

For more information, contact BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (904) 714-4650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12230 BISCAYNE BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218-8616
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BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 715 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DUVAL
Total Students:
715
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
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 715 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 85% of the student body.

Black or African American
85.3%
White
8.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.