DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT SOUTHSIDE

8680 AC SKINNER PKWY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

www.southsidecharter.org

Charter School 1,025 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Duval Charter School at Southside, located in Jacksonville, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated as part of the Charter Schools USA network, the institution emphasizes a structured academic environment centered on a rigorous curriculum. The school is known for its focus on character development and high academic expectations, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and consistent assessment.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Duval Charter School at Southside fosters a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages parent involvement and student extracurricular participation. The school utilizes a technology-integrated approach to learning, providing students with access to digital resources designed to enhance engagement and mastery of state standards. By maintaining a balance between academic achievement and personal growth, the school strives to provide an alternative educational option for families in the Jacksonville area seeking a focused and supportive learning environment.

1,025

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT SOUTHSIDE
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	239
Black	312
Asian	75
Two or More	70
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
321 (31.3 %)
Black
312 (30.4 %)
Hispanic
239 (23.3 %)
Asian
75 (7.3 %)
Two or More
70 (6.8 %)
American Indian
7 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)423-5348
Website:	http://www.southsidecharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,025
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 128

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 123

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT SOUTHSIDE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	134
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	107
Grade 6	123
Grade 7	106
Grade 8	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT SOUTHSIDE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	505	49.3%
Male	520	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)