Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles W. Duval Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
90%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
How many students attend Charles W. Duval Elementary School?
217 students attend Charles W. Duval Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Charles W. Duval Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles W. Duval Elementary School?
Charles W. Duval Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charles W. Duval Elementary School offer ?
Charles W. Duval Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Charles W. Duval Elementary School part of?
Charles W. Duval Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.
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