FISHWEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.duvalschools.org/fishweir

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fishweir Elementary School, located in the historic Riverside/Avondale neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida, is a public school within the Duval County Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and long-standing presence in the area, the school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. The campus is well-regarded for its historic charm and its commitment to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social development.

The school places a significant focus on parental involvement and community partnerships, which are central to its operational culture. Fishweir offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school through a blend of core academic subjects and enrichment programs. By leveraging its unique location and active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in creative and collaborative learning experiences.

465

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FISHWEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	59
Black	94
Asian	9
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
267 (57.4 %)
Black
94 (20.2 %)
Hispanic
59 (12.7 %)
Two or More
33 (7.1 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)381-3910
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/fishweir
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FISHWEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FISHWEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	57.6%
Male	197	42.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)