R L BROWN GIFTED AND TALENTED ACADEMY

R L BROWN GIFTED AND TALENTED ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 344 students offering grade levels from 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 23 teachers, R L BROWN GIFTED AND TALENTED ACADEMY 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.

R.L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy, located in the Springfield area of Jacksonville, Florida, is a specialized magnet school within the Duval County Public Schools system. The academy is dedicated to serving high-achieving students by offering an accelerated curriculum designed to challenge and engage gifted learners. By emphasizing critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and advanced academic rigor, the school aims to cultivate the unique intellectual potential of each student in a supportive and structured environment.

Beyond its focus on core academic excellence, R.L. Brown is known for fostering a community that values curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. As a magnet program, it draws students who demonstrate a need for a faster-paced learning environment and provides them with specialized instruction tailored to their developmental needs. The school remains a key educational pillar in Jacksonville, working to prepare its students for success in competitive middle and high school programs and future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact R L BROWN GIFTED AND TALENTED ACADEMY at (904) 630-6570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.