ABESS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.duvalschools.org/abesspark

600 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Abess Park Elementary School, located in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, Florida, is a public school serving students in Duval County. As part of the Duval County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. The school is known for its dedication to fostering a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a balanced curriculum.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Abess Park Elementary emphasizes community engagement and parental involvement as cornerstones of its educational approach. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote an inclusive campus culture. Its ongoing partnership with the district and local families reflects a mission to equip every student with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

600

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ABESS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	88
Black	141
Asian	46
Two or More	88
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
232 (38.7 %)
Black
141 (23.5 %)
Hispanic
88 (14.7 %)
Two or More
88 (14.7 %)
Asian
46 (7.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
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)220-1260
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/abesspark
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
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 87

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ABESS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	87
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ABESS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	46.5%
Male	321	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)