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Dinsmore Elementary School

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Dinsmore Elementary School ranks 868 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

868^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 62% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Dinsmore Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Jacksonville, Florida. With 553 students, the school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dinsmore Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, with its highest ranking being 498 out of 2,182 Florida elementary schools in the 2018-2019 school year.

Dinsmore Elementary consistently outperforms the Duval district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Dinsmore had 64% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 51% for Duval and 57% for Florida. In math, 78% of Dinsmore's 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to 59% for Duval and 63% for Florida. However, the school has higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, ranging from 30.9% to 44.8% over the past few years. Dinsmore also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.91% to 53.28% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, Tiger Academy, Pine Estates Elementary School, and George Washington Carver Elementary, Dinsmore Elementary outperforms them in test scores, particularly in math. As a magnet school, Dinsmore may attract a more diverse student population and potentially higher-achieving students, which could contribute to its stronger academic performance. The school's high chronic absenteeism rates and the economic challenges faced by its student population are areas that require further attention and intervention.

562

Students ?

20.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,100

Per pupil spending ?

39.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7126 Civic Club Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32219

(904) 924-3126

District: Duval

Students who attend Dinsmore Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Highlands Middle School
High:	Jean Ribault High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.9%

White:

24.7%

Hispanic:

9.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 24th percentile in 2014 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 38 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Florida median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (43% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg53%

Florida avg58%

868^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

34^th of 120Elementary Schools in the Duval

54^th of 67Duval among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	60.5	868 of 2258	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.9	773 of 2256	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.8	720 of 2240	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.1	783 of 2219	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.7	972 of 2247	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.7	498 of 2182	77.2%	★★★★☆
2018	66.6	690 of 2118	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.3	691 of 2112	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.7	787 of 2087	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	27.5	1564 of 2064	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	39.6	1236 of 2029	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	39.2	1230 of 1984	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	35.9	1347 of 1985	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	22.0	1587 of 1919	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	15.0	1652 of 1847	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	22.6	1467 of 1789	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	34.2	1242 of 1786	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	34.6	1148 of 1688	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math69%+9 vs state

English Language Arts56%~ state avg

Science56%~ state avg

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Schools Near Dinsmore Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dinsmore Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7126 Civic Club Dr	Jacksonville	32219	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3126	562	28	20.0	39.3%	139 (24.7%)	320 (56.9%)	53 (9.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (8.2%)	60.5	868^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.6%		63.9	773^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	65.7%	95	64.0	43.0	59.0	78.0	61.0	67.0	56.0	$9,100	$1,034	$8,067
S. A. Hull Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7528 Hull St	Jacksonville	32219	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3136	188	8	23.5	64.4%	7 (3.7%)	152 (80.9%)	19 (10.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	30.6	1622^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	28.2%		21.3	1872^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.0%	250	58.0	46.0	38.0	44.0	58.0	46.0	38.0	$15,001	$2,162	$12,839
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4346 Roanoke Blvd	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3077	758	40	18.9	75.5%	46 (6.1%)	649 (85.6%)	34 (4.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.3%)	37.7	1428^th of 2258 public elementary schools	36.8%		23.9	1804^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.0%	376	29.0	42.0	48.0	46.0	70.0	65.0	50.0	$9,661	$921	$8,740
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6725 Hema Rd	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3020	233	12	19.4	82.8%	10 (4.3%)	206 (88.4%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	52.2	1063^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	52.9%		45.3	1212^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.3%	149	46.0	47.0	59.0	60.0	62.0	70.0	67.0	$20,797	$7,621	$13,176
Pickett Elementary School	Public	K-5	6305 Old Kings Rd	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7555	156	7	22.2	66.7%	61 (39.1%)	73 (46.8%)	12 (7.7%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	57.4	936^th of 2258 public elementary schools	58.5%		35.4	1476^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.6%	540	59.0	59.0	50.0	59.0	76.0	63.0	56.0	$12,848	$1,589	$11,260
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3501 Winton Dr	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3086	366	26	14.0	71.3%	22 (6.0%)	319 (87.2%)	16 (4.4%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	15.7	2020^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.5%		17.6	1966^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.9%	54	38.0	42.0	45.0	40.0	45.0	31.0	21.0	$15,645	$2,469	$13,175
Garden City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2814 Dunn Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3130	390	22	17.7	63.1%	39 (10.0%)	293 (75.1%)	35 (9.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.9%)	26.6	1739^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.0%		21.5	1867^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.2%	128	54.0	41.0	39.0	49.0	44.0	51.0	35.0	$10,259	$1,172	$9,088
Tiger Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	6079 Bagley Rd	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 309-6840	198	9	22.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	183 (92.4%)	8 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	14.8	2039^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.7%		17.1	1978^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.3%	61	13.0	54.0	35.0	47.0	38.0	29.0	23.0	$16,123	$2,071	$14,052
George Washington Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2854 W 45th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3122	297	13	22.8	83.5%	14 (4.7%)	252 (84.8%)	13 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	10.3	2144^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.0%		21.1	1877^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.8%	267	15.0	32.0	36.0	30.0	45.0	30.0	34.0	$10,026	$1,088	$8,938
Somerset Academy-Elementary Eagle Campus	Public, Charter	K-5	2100 Dunn Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 551-3292	324	15	21.6	85.5%	14 (4.3%)	287 (88.6%)	16 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	33.3	1546^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.5%		17.8	1962^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	13.0%	416	55.0	46.0	35.0	62.0	56.0	40.0	39.0	$9,497	$1,541	$7,957

Frequently Asked Questions about Dinsmore Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Dinsmore Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dinsmore Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highlands Middle School
High : Jean Ribault High School

Is Dinsmore Elementary School a good school?

Dinsmore Elementary School ranks 868^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dinsmore Elementary School?

Students at Dinsmore Elementary School are 57% African American, 25% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

How many students attend Dinsmore Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 562 students attended Dinsmore Elementary School.

What district is Dinsmore Elementary School in?

Duval

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