BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

12230 BISCAYNE BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218

www.duvalschools.org/biscayne

796 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

796

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	39
Black	676
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
676 (84.9 %)
White
58 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
39 (4.9 %)
Two or More
17 (2.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)714-4650
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/biscayne
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
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 23

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	122
Grade 1	131
Grade 2	133
Grade 3	115
Grade 4	144
Grade 5	128

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	379	47.6%
Male	417	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)