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Arlington Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5
1544th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools
Better than 32% of Florida elementary schools
Summary

Arlington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 214 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Duval District, which is ranked 54 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Arlington Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking between 1464 and 1874 out of around 2,200 schools.

Arlington Elementary has several key metrics that differentiate it from other schools. The school has had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 58.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, only 21% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 51% in the district and 57% statewide. Arlington Elementary also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.08% to 74.42% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Arlington Elementary to nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is struggling relative to its peers. For instance, Lake Lucina Elementary, which is only about 1.66 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate than Arlington Elementary. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage at Arlington Elementary may be contributing to the school's low academic performance, and addressing these underlying issues could be crucial for improving student outcomes.

179
Students ?
13.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$13,137
Per pupil spending ?
55.9%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 1201 University Blvd N
       Jacksonville, FL  32211

(904) 745-4900

District: Duval


Students who attend Arlington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Arlington Middle School
High:    Terry Parker High School
Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.6%
Hispanic:
29.1%
White:
16.8%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 22nd percentile in 2014 → 32nd in 2025
Strengths
Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2014
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Florida average (47% vs 58% meeting standards)
!High chronic absenteeism (59% vs 31% Florida)
!English Language Arts scores 21 pts below the Florida average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school47%
District avg53%
Florida avg58%
1,544th of 2,258
Florida public elementary schools ?
Bottom 32%▲ up 9 pts since 2016
From bottom 23% (2016) to bottom 32% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Florida Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
65th of 120Elementary Schools in the Duval
54th 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202533.31544 of 225831.6%★★☆☆☆
202430.31610 of 225628.6%★☆☆☆☆
202335.21464 of 224034.6%★★☆☆☆
202219.21874 of 221915.5%★☆☆☆☆
202134.11464 of 224734.8%★★☆☆☆
201920.91820 of 218216.6%★☆☆☆☆
201827.21597 of 211824.6%★☆☆☆☆
201727.51562 of 211226.0%★☆☆☆☆
201625.61606 of 208723.0%★☆☆☆☆
201425.91605 of 206422.2%★☆☆☆☆
201336.61316 of 202935.1%★★☆☆☆
201244.91114 of 198443.9%★★☆☆☆
201127.91532 of 198522.8%★☆☆☆☆
201049.11054 of 191945.1%★★☆☆☆
200942.51142 of 184738.2%★★☆☆☆
200848.6965 of 178946.1%★★☆☆☆
200721.71475 of 178617.4%★☆☆☆☆
200617.01458 of 168813.6%★☆☆☆☆
By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?
Math56%-5 vs state
Science52%-3 vs state
English Language Arts35%-21 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, August 22, 2013

Open Quote I loved the school when I took a tour of it looking for a school to send my Son. I thought the principal was very nice and she knows all the students by name. I enrolled my child and I really am happy with him attending the school. The only downside this school has is lack of Parent involvement. At last years open house out of a very large class of 30+ only about a hand full of parents came to meet the teachers. Also I noticed that on the first day when your to bring school supplies, not many of the students brought any supplies. I felt like I was bringing supplies for everyone. Close Quote





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In the 2024-25 school year, 179 students attended Arlington Elementary School.

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

Middle : Arlington Middle School
High : Terry Parker High School

Arlington Elementary School ranks 1544th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Arlington Elementary School are 44% African American, 29% Hispanic, 17% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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