Brookview Elementary School

Brookview Elementary School in Jacksonville, FL, is a mid-sized school serving 465 students in grades PK-5 within the Duval County district, where a majority of families (56.6%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need.

Brookview stands out for its strong performance in Mathematics, even as it faces challenges in other areas. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, its 4th-grade math proficiency (65%) matched the state average and was the highest among nearby low-performing schools like Woodland Acres Elementary School and Parkwood Heights Elementary School. However, the school has experienced a sharp decline in its state ranking, dropping from the 50th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 22nd percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 1-star rating. This decline is more dramatic than at nearby Southside Estates Elementary School, which has shown more volatility. A key concern is the persistent gap between Math and English Language Arts (ELA) scores—while Math often meets or exceeds district averages, ELA proficiency consistently lags behind, suggesting a need for targeted literacy support.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue at Brookview, with a rate of 40.7% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average (31.4%) but notably better than nearby schools like Woodland Acres (63.5%) and Duval Charter Scholars Academy (53.1%). In contrast, higher-performing schools in the area, such as Sabal Palm Elementary School and Kernan Trail Elementary School, have lower absenteeism rates (around 29-30%). Interestingly, per-student spending and class size do not appear to be the main drivers of performance, as Brookview’s spending ($10,241) is similar to that of high-performing Kernan Trail ($11,014), while low-performing Southside Estates spends the most ($14,232). This suggests that instructional quality and school culture may be more critical factors for improvement.