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Thunderbolt Elementary School

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Thunderbolt Elementary School ranks 279 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

279^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Thunderbolt Elementary School in Fleming Island, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 756 students in grades PK through 6, and is part of the top-ranked Clay County School District.

Thunderbolt stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, placing it in the top 12% of all Florida elementary schools. While nearby schools like Robert M. Paterson Elementary and Fleming Island Elementary have slightly higher overall rankings, Thunderbolt is a clear third in a distinct cluster of high-achieving schools on Fleming Island, significantly outperforming other nearby schools in Orange Park and Middleburg. A key differentiator is its exceptional 6th-grade program, where 87% of students were proficient in English Language Arts and 91% in Math—scores that match or exceed the top schools in the area. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.8%, far better than the district average of 26.7% and the state average of 31.4%, indicating a strong, engaged school culture. Furthermore, Thunderbolt offers excellent value, achieving top-tier results with per-student spending of $11,502, which is lower than both lower-performing schools like Montclair Elementary and the similarly high-performing Fleming Island Elementary.

One area for parents to note is a slight dip in 5th-grade English Language Arts scores, which, while still above the state average, is the school's lowest ELA proficiency rate. Overall, Thunderbolt has shown resilience, rebounding in its state ranking after a recent dip, suggesting strong leadership and effective teaching practices. The school's performance is a clear example of the "Fleming Island Effect," where the three schools on the island form a high-achieving cluster, contrasting sharply with schools just a few miles away that face greater challenges. This makes Thunderbolt a reliable, top-tier choice for families in the community.

756

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,502

Per pupil spending ?

40.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2020 Thunderbolt Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003

(904) 336-3675

District: Clay

Students who attend Thunderbolt Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Green Cove Springs Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.2%

Hispanic:

14.2%

African American:

8.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (80% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Clay

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

279^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 16% (2016) to top 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 29Elementary Schools in the Clay

17^th of 70Clay 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
2026	84.1	279 of 2240	87.5%	★★★★☆
2025	82.9	338 of 2258	85.0%	★★★★☆
2024	90.8	147 of 2256	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	87.7	225 of 2240	90.0%	★★★★☆
2022	85.8	291 of 2219	86.9%	★★★★☆
2021	86.0	286 of 2247	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	88.9	189 of 2182	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	90.9	131 of 2118	93.8%	★★★★★
2017	87.0	223 of 2112	89.4%	★★★★☆
2016	81.7	344 of 2087	83.5%	★★★★☆
2014	79.6	372 of 2064	82.0%	★★★★☆
2013	81.8	319 of 2029	84.3%	★★★★☆
2012	84.1	259 of 1984	86.9%	★★★★☆
2011	88.3	143 of 1985	92.8%	★★★★★
2010	88.0	149 of 1919	92.2%	★★★★★
2009	88.6	130 of 1847	93.0%	★★★★★
2008	87.7	151 of 1789	91.6%	★★★★★
2007	86.6	178 of 1786	90.0%	★★★★★
2006	81.5	283 of 1688	83.2%	★★★★☆
2005	80.3	47 of 202	76.7%	★★★★☆
2004	70.5	85 of 199	57.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science81%+21 vs state

English Language Arts80%+19 vs state

Math80%+17 vs state

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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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thunderbolt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2020 Thunderbolt Rd	Fleming Island	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3675	756	62	12.2	40.3%	478 (63.2%)	67 (8.9%)	107 (14.2%)	43 (5.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	56 (7.4%)	84.1	279^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.5%		82.9	338^th of 2258 public elementary schools	85.0%	59	81.0	81.0	72.0	87.0	77.0	69.0	83.0	91.0	81.0	$11,502	$949	$10,553
Robert M. Paterson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5400 Pine Ave	Orange Park	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2575	665	55	12.1	32.8%	469 (70.5%)	36 (5.4%)	84 (12.6%)	31 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.8%)	93.3	65^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.1%		95.4	39^th of 2258 public elementary schools	98.3%	26	91.0	87.0	83.0	90.0	88.0	91.0	90.0	90.0	84.0	$11,318	$917	$10,401
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1630 Woodpecker Ln	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3475	496	39	12.7	57.7%	317 (63.9%)	46 (9.3%)	70 (14.1%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	51 (10.3%)	54	1043^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	53.4%		40.9	1334^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.9%	291	79.0	67.0	48.0	63.0	61.0	65.0	45.0	80.0	66.0	$13,418	$1,097	$12,321
Fleming Island Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4425 Lakeshore Dr	Orange Park	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1075	629	54	11.6	29.1%	441 (70.1%)	37 (5.9%)	86 (13.7%)	21 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	41 (6.5%)	88.4	173^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	92.3%		90.5	152^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	93.3%	21	86.0	72.0	76.0	91.0	90.0	86.0	80.0	92.0	76.0	$13,128	$738	$12,390
Doctors Inlet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2634 County Road 220	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-0975	545	42	12.8	62.6%	297 (54.5%)	82 (15.0%)	112 (20.6%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (7.3%)	59.7	881^st of 2240 public elementary schools	60.7%		47.8	1164^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.4%	283	63.0	63.0	57.0	71.0	74.0	57.0	68.0	71.0	68.0	$11,051	$940	$10,112
Hickory Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	235 Hickory Creek Trl	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7450	669	45	14.8	13.8%	453 (67.7%)	36 (5.4%)	95 (14.2%)	41 (6.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.1%)	83.9	288^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.1%		92.3	92^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	95.9%	196	80.0	75.0	76.0		79.0	83.0	85.0		68.0	$10,903	$463	$10,439
Lakeside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2752 Moody Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1675	726	54	13.4	62.1%	381 (52.5%)	107 (14.7%)	147 (20.2%)	13 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.2%)	67 (9.2%)	55.6	998^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.4%		44.1	1243^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	45.0%	245	59.0	57.0	51.0	75.0	66.0	63.0	64.0	91.0	58.0	$11,301	$890	$10,410
Spring Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3530 County Road 315	Green Cove Springs	32043	Clay County	Clay	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 336-6852	698	0		48.7%	389 (55.7%)	98 (14.0%)	135 (19.3%)	19 (2.7%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (6.9%)	66.3	720^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.9%		72.3	574^th of 2258 public elementary schools	74.6%	146	61.0	69.0	68.0	67.0	73.0	67.0	65.0	72.0	78.0	$10,333	$574	$9,760
Montclair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2398 Moody Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1975	402	36	11.1	64.7%	185 (46.0%)	63 (15.7%)	104 (25.9%)	10 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	35 (8.7%)	41.8	1353^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	39.6%		36.3	1467^th of 2258 public elementary schools	35.0%	114	67.0	55.0	54.0	69.0	48.0	23.0	50.0	76.0	56.0	$13,496	$1,379	$12,117
Rideout Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3065 Apalachicola Blvd	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2875	768	55	14.0	49.7%	484 (63.0%)	71 (9.2%)	123 (16.0%)	14 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	68 (8.9%)	56	983^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	56.1%		53.7	1021^st of 2258 public elementary schools	54.8%	38	62.0	52.0	60.0		71.0	63.0	68.0		67.0	$9,860	$501	$9,359

Frequently Asked Questions about Thunderbolt Elementary School

Is Thunderbolt Elementary School a good school?

Thunderbolt Elementary School ranks 279^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Thunderbolt Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 756 students attended Thunderbolt Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Thunderbolt Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Green Cove Springs Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Thunderbolt Elementary School?

Students at Thunderbolt Elementary School are 63% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

What district is Thunderbolt Elementary School in?

Clay

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