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Pine Forest Elementary School

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Pine Forest Elementary School ranks 811 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

811^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Pine Forest Elementary School is a K-5 school in Jacksonville, FL, serving 431 students within the Duval County School District, and it stands out as a consistently above-average performer in a district ranked in the bottom third of Florida.

One of Pine Forest's greatest strengths is its remarkable academic stability. While nearby schools like Hogan-Spring Glen Elementary School and Greenfield Elementary School show wild swings in performance from year to year, Pine Forest has maintained a steady 3-star rating and a ranking in the 62nd to 68th percentile for the last five years. This predictability is a major asset for families. The school also excels in Mathematics, with 3rd and 4th graders scoring significantly higher than students at San Jose Elementary School, Englewood Elementary School, and Spring Park Elementary School. Perhaps most notably, Pine Forest has a chronic absenteeism rate of just 24.9%, which is dramatically lower than the district average of 44.8% and far better than neighbors like Love Grove Elementary School (50.1%) and Kings Trail Elementary School (59.0%). This low absenteeism is a strong indicator of high student engagement and family involvement.

While Pine Forest is a solid choice, it is geographically close to two academic powerhouses: Hendricks Avenue Elementary School and River City Science Elementary Academy, which have higher test scores. However, Pine Forest achieves its strong results with a more economically diverse student body, suggesting effective use of resources. A key area for attention is a recurring dip in 5th-grade math proficiency, which drops significantly from 4th-grade levels. Overall, Pine Forest offers a reliable, well-rounded education with a strong sense of community, making it a standout option for families seeking consistency in the Jacksonville area.

431

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,975

Per pupil spending ?

39.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3929 Grant Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207

(904) 346-5600

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.1%

African American:

36.7%

Hispanic:

13.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 69th percentile in 2016 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Duval

✓Above the Florida median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg56%

Florida avg62%

811^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 118Elementary Schools in the Duval

54^th of 70Duval 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	63.0	811 of 2240	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.7	743 of 2258	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.2	793 of 2256	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.4	856 of 2240	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.2	709 of 2219	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.7	628 of 2247	72.1%	★★★★☆
2019	67.3	687 of 2182	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.1	606 of 2118	71.4%	★★★★☆
2017	72.6	566 of 2112	73.2%	★★★★☆
2016	68.5	637 of 2087	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	72.7	513 of 2064	75.1%	★★★★☆
2013	70.0	574 of 2029	71.7%	★★★★☆
2012	79.9	348 of 1984	82.5%	★★★★☆
2011	73.1	523 of 1985	73.7%	★★★★☆
2010	72.2	514 of 1919	73.2%	★★★★☆
2009	73.7	443 of 1847	76.0%	★★★★☆
2008	62.0	703 of 1789	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.1	710 of 1786	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	67.9	549 of 1688	67.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math68%+4 vs state

English Language Arts66%+6 vs state

Science61%~ state avg

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by a parent
Sunday, August 21, 2016

Wonderful school and love the arts curriculum, smaller class sizes and patient teachers. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Pine Forest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	3929 Grant Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 346-5600	431	28	15.3	39.4%	173 (40.1%)	158 (36.7%)	57 (13.2%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (8.1%)	63	811^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.8%		65.7	743^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	67.1%	68	61.0	65.0	71.0	77.0	72.0	57.0	61.0	$10,975	$570	$10,405
Hendricks Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Hendricks Ave	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 346-5610	633	33	19.1	18.6%	397 (62.7%)	81 (12.8%)	61 (9.6%)	29 (4.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	60 (9.5%)	87	211^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.6%		88.9	199^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.2%	12	74.0	76.0	82.0	77.0	86.0	86.0	88.0	$9,625	$525	$9,099
San Jose Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5805 Saint Augustine Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 739-5260	937	50	18.7	58.5%	191 (20.4%)	171 (18.2%)	403 (43.0%)	127 (13.6%)	4 (0.4%)	7 (0.7%)	34 (3.6%)	17.1	1997^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.8%		25.6	1767^th of 2258 public elementary schools	21.7%	230	28.0	29.0	29.0	58.0	56.0	50.0	33.0	$8,999	$1,115	$7,885
Englewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	4359 Spring Park Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5280	418	24	17.4	53.1%	71 (17.0%)	82 (19.6%)	216 (51.7%)	48 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19.5	1944^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.2%		20.8	1879^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.8%	65	37.0	51.0	29.0	51.0	55.0	38.0	44.0	$10,184	$1,215	$8,969
Spring Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2250 Spring Park Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 346-5640	489	30	16.3	60.9%	75 (15.3%)	126 (25.8%)	204 (41.7%)	60 (12.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	18 (3.7%)	19	1956^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.7%		20.5	1893^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	16.2%	63	28.0	42.0	43.0	51.0	47.0	44.0	54.0	$11,528	$1,636	$9,891
Greenfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6343 Knights Ln N	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5249	570	38	15.0	52.3%	97 (17.0%)	127 (22.3%)	248 (43.5%)	50 (8.8%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	42 (7.4%)	33.6	1570^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.9%		25.5	1773^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	21.5%	203	45.0	44.0	39.0	52.0	60.0	72.0	58.0	$12,127	$1,265	$10,862
Love Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2446 University Blvd S	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 720-1645	380	28	13.5	52.9%	81 (21.3%)	117 (30.8%)	151 (39.7%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)	12.2	2099^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.3%		14.4	2052^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	9.1%	47	39.0	41.0	40.0	39.0	43.0	46.0	31.0	$15,120	$2,053	$13,066
Kings Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7401 Old Kings Rd S	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5254	326	18	18.1	46.9%	29 (8.9%)	79 (24.2%)	200 (61.3%)	8 (2.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)								$10,455	$1,700	$8,755
Hogan-Spring Glen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6736 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 720-1640	435	25	17.4	56.6%	115 (26.4%)	98 (22.5%)	149 (34.3%)	40 (9.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.7%)	46.7	1232^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	45.0%		15.2	2031^st of 2258 public elementary schools	10.1%	799	42.0	48.0	51.0	70.0	78.0	59.0	67.0	$9,982	$1,586	$8,396
River City Science Elementary Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	7450 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 855-8010	579	35	16.5	57.7%	238 (41.1%)	125 (21.6%)	119 (20.6%)	45 (7.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.6%)	85.7	242^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	89.2%		92.8	84^th of 2258 public elementary schools	96.3%	158	77.0	78.0	78.0	86.0	83.0	81.0	70.0	$8,925	$140	$8,784

Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Forest Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Pine Forest Elementary School?

Students at Pine Forest Elementary School are 40% White, 37% African American, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

What district is Pine Forest Elementary School in?

Duval

How many students attend Pine Forest Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 431 students attended Pine Forest Elementary School.

Is Pine Forest Elementary School a good school?

Pine Forest Elementary School ranks 811^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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