ANCHOR ACADEMY

555 WONDERWOOD DR
ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233

www.duvalschools.org/finegan

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph Finegan Elementary School, located in Atlantic Beach, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Duval County Public Schools district. Situated in a coastal community, the school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of the larger Duval County system, the school adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while often integrating local community values and extracurricular programs to enhance the student experience.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by providing a structured learning atmosphere and various resources for student engagement. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential information such as school calendars, policies, and faculty contact details. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the local community, Joseph Finegan Elementary strives to create a stable and nurturing foundation for elementary-aged children in the Atlantic Beach area.

340

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANCHOR ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	68
Black	81
Asian	9
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	5

White
138 (40.6 %)
Black
81 (23.8 %)
Hispanic
68 (20.0 %)
Two or More
39 (11.5 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)247-5996
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/finegan
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ANCHOR ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ANCHOR ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	53.5%
Male	158	46.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)