River City Science Elementary Academy

Public, Charter K-5

 7450 Beach Blvd
       Jacksonville, FL  32216-3002


(904) 855-8010

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
128th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,672 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  577

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.4%
African American:
22.9%
Hispanic:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Compare Details River City Science Elementary Academy ranks better than 94.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 5th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at River City Science Elementary Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.4%), African American (22.9%), Hispanic (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River City Science Elementary Academy is 16.9. 67 elementary schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River City Science Elementary Academy is $7,672. 115 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

River City Science Elementary Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 52nd of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River City Science Elementary Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 45.01 1118th 2029 44.9%
2014 73.38 499th 2064 75.8%
2016 63.80 737th 2087 64.7%
2017 75.03 490th 2112 76.8%
2018 87.91 209th 2118 90.1%
2019 77.54 454th 2182 79.2%
2021 90.59 165th 2247 92.7%
2022 90.18 181st 2219 91.8%
2023 91.49 128th 2240 94.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a citizen
Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Open Quote Amazing school with many academic options available to offer. Schools individual attention to each student is amazing. Staff members are very dedicated and they promote academic and behavioral excellence.Technology tools used are great to increase reading math and STEM fields to prepare college at younger ages. Close Quote



Enrollment information for River City Science Elementary Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 127 54 10 17 0 0 11 0 219
2012 139 55 7 20 0 0 16 0 237
2013 186 66 20 37 0 0 21 0 330
2014 188 86 23 34 1 0 21 0 353
2015 198 80 24 34 3 0 21 0 360
2016 215 74 27 35 2 0 19 0 372
2017 221 75 34 39 2 1 14 0 386
2018 251 80 39 63 1 1 29 0 464
2019 259 96 40 74 4 1 32 0 506
2020 250 110 41 81 4 1 39 0 526
2021 264 126 52 85 3 2 44 0 576
2022 265 117 50 100 3 1 39 0 575
2023 262 132 41 101 2 0 39 0 577

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River City Science Elementary Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 219 15.0 14.6 38.4
2012 237 16.0 14.8 34.2
2013 330 21.0 15.7 30.6
2014 353 23.0 15.3 33.1
2015 360 25.0 14.4 1.7
2016 372 n/a n/a 1.6
2017 386 n/a n/a 52.1
2018 464 1.0 464.0 53
2019 506 27.0 18.7 49.2
2020 526 11.0 47.8 48.3
2021 576 19.0 30.3 46.7
2022 575 35.0 16.4 41
2023 577 34.0 16.9 46.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River City Science Elementary Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 219 15.0 14.6 38.4
2012 237 16.0 14.8 34.2
2013 330 21.0 15.7 30.6
2014 353 23.0 15.3 33.1
2015 360 25.0 14.4 1.7
2016 372 n/a n/a 1.6
2017 386 n/a n/a 52.1
2018 464 1.0 464.0 53
2019 506 27.0 18.7 49.2
2020 526 11.0 47.8 48.3
2021 576 19.0 30.3 46.7
2022 575 35.0 16.4 41
2023 577 34.0 16.9 46.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for River City Science Elementary Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $40 (0.6%) $6,464 (99.4%) $6,504
2019 $79 (1.1%) $7,176 (98.9%) $7,255
2020 $63 (1.0%) $6,517 (99.0%) $6,580
2021 $332 (4.9%) $6,510 (95.1%) $6,842
2022 $430 (5.6%) $7,243 (94.4%) $7,672

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River City Science Elementary Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 454th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 128th of 2240 Elementary schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (River City Science Elementary Academy)6872
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5147
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (River City Science Elementary Academy)6181
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)6156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (River City Science Elementary Academy)7782
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5250
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (River City Science Elementary Academy)9089
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)6458
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (River City Science Elementary Academy)7068
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5047
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (River City Science Elementary Academy)8984
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)5750
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (River City Science Elementary Academy)5981
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Duval)4948
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students506577
 14%
African American96132
 37.5%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian4041
 2.5%
Hispanic74101
 36.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White259262
 1.2%
Two or More Races3239
 21.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.2%46.8%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about River City Science Elementary Academy

Students at River City Science Elementary Academy are 45% White, 23% African American, 18% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Yes. River City Science Elementary Academy ranks in the top 5.7% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 577 students attended River City Science Elementary Academy.


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