Lake Lucina Elementary School

Q: Is Lake Lucina Elementary School a good school?

Lake Lucina Elementary School ranks 1426 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Lucina Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 311 students in grades PK-5 in Jacksonville, Florida. The school is part of the Duval school district, which is ranked 54 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lake Lucina Elementary has received 2-3 stars from SchoolDigger in recent years, indicating it is performing below average compared to other Florida elementary schools.

Lake Lucina Elementary faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 30.9% to 44.8% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores are also generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subjects, with only 43-61% of students proficient in ELA and Math in 2024-2025, compared to 49-63% for the district and 56-63% for the state. Additionally, a high percentage (65.92% to 72.83%) of Lake Lucina students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school also spends $9,514 to $11,124 per student, which is on the lower end compared to nearby schools, and has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 15.8 to 18.7.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Bridgeprep Academy, Grasp Academy, and Woodland Acres Elementary also have very low test scores and high chronic absenteeism, suggesting broader challenges in the area. However, some nearby schools like Arlington Elementary, Arlington Heights Elementary, and Fort Caroline Elementary perform better on test scores, despite serving similar demographics. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as improving attendance, providing additional support for economically disadvantaged students, and ensuring adequate funding and staffing, will be crucial for improving the performance of Lake Lucina Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6527 Merrill Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277

(904) 745-4916

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
1426^th of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,859

Students who attend Lake Lucina Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Arlington Middle School
High:	Terry Parker High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 311

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.5%

Hispanic:

28.6%

White:

17.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Lucina Elementary School ranks worse than 63.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 61^st among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2025 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.73. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Lake Lucina Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.5%), Hispanic (28.6%), White (17.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Lucina Elementary School is 18.2. 73 elementary schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lake Lucina Elementary School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Lucina Elementary School is $10,859. 63 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student. (See more...)

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Lucina Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Lucina Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	45.53	954^th	1688	43.5%
2007	34.58	1229^th	1786	31.2%
2008	27.31	1377^th	1789	23.0%
2009	28.00	1433^rd	1847	22.4%
2010	38.65	1265^th	1919	34.1%
2011	25.01	1584^th	1985	20.2%
2012	24.91	1565^th	1984	21.1%
2013	34.78	1369^th	2029	32.5%
2014	31.77	1471^st	2064	28.7%
2016	30.55	1495^th	2087	28.4%
2017	33.59	1403^rd	2112	33.6%
2018	39.53	1303^rd	2118	38.5%
2019	32.75	1518^th	2182	30.4%
2021	50.32	1075^th	2247	52.2%
2022	41.24	1285^th	2219	42.1%
2023	54.97	970^th	2240	56.7%
2024	60.66	848^th	2256	62.4%
2025	37.73	1426^th	2258	36.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Lucina Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	435	127	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	572
1989	407	145	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	558
1990	345	135	2	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	491
1991	330	138	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	478
1992	394	89	5	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	501
1993	411	119	11	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	551
1994	358	116	11	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
1995	349	162	12	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	539
1996	349	162	12	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	539
1997	348	194	14	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1998	322	245	11	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
1999	315	267	10	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
2000	273	268	12	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	567
2001	273	274	8	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	573
2002	242	258	16	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	548
2003	242	258	16	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	548
2004	225	262	22	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	541
2005	223	250	22	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	523
2006	197	261	19	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
2007	186	216	13	58	0	n/a	n/a	37	510
2008	161	231	12	49	0	n/a	n/a	34	487
2009	147	241	10	38	0	n/a	n/a	30	466
2010	135	203	10	39	0	n/a	n/a	17	404
2011	129	183	13	49	0	0	18	0	392
2012	128	158	7	43	1	0	11	0	348
2013	120	140	4	47	2	0	21	0	334
2014	132	179	5	54	1	0	29	0	400
2015	111	173	3	50	0	0	21	0	358
2016	114	201	10	50	1	0	27	0	403
2017	125	219	10	60	0	0	31	0	445
2018	108	179	13	46	0	1	31	0	378
2019	91	179	13	46	0	1	18	0	348
2020	82	161	13	49	0	1	15	0	321
2021	73	169	13	44	1	1	17	0	318
2022	65	204	12	46	2	2	26	0	357
2023	57	172	8	67	1	2	26	0	333
2024	54	129	11	89	2	1	25	0	311

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 Lake Lucina Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	572	29.0	19.7	25.3
1989	558	27.0	20.6	28.5
1990	491	26.0	18.8	31
1991	478	25.0	19.1	38.5
1992	501	22.0	22.7	19.2
1993	551	24.0	23.0	18.7
1994	497	23.0	21.6	18.3
1995	539	25.0	21.6	31
1996	539	25.0	21.6	31
1997	572	24.0	23.8	34.6
1998	592	27.0	21.9	25
1999	607	30.0	20.2	52.1
2000	567	27.0	21.0	54
2001	573	25.0	22.9	52.4
2002	548	24.0	22.8	56.2
2003	548	24.0	22.8	56.2
2004	541	27.0	20.0	48.4
2005	523	28.0	18.7	51.1
2006	517	29.0	17.8	43.3
2007	510	29.0	17.6	49
2008	487	28.0	17.4	51
2009	466	31.0	15.5	56.4
2010	404	26.0	15.5	67.7
2011	392	26.0	15.0	70.7
2012	348	22.0	15.8	70.4
2013	334	22.0	15.1	68.6
2014	400	26.0	15.3	58
2015	358	24.0	14.9	58.9
2016	403	28.0	14.3	71
2017	445	30.0	14.8	68.1
2018	378	28.0	13.5	69.6
2019	348	17.0	20.4	72.1
2020	321	15.0	21.4	69.8
2021	318	18.0	17.6	67.9
2022	357	19.0	18.7	72.8
2023	333	21.0	15.8	69.1
2024	311	17.0	18.2	65.9

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 Lake Lucina Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	572	29.0	19.7	25.3
1989	558	27.0	20.6	28.5
1990	491	26.0	18.8	31
1991	478	25.0	19.1	38.5
1992	501	22.0	22.7	19.2
1993	551	24.0	23.0	18.7
1994	497	23.0	21.6	18.3
1995	539	25.0	21.6	31
1996	539	25.0	21.6	31
1997	572	24.0	23.8	34.6
1998	592	27.0	21.9	25
1999	607	30.0	20.2	52.1
2000	567	27.0	21.0	54
2001	573	25.0	22.9	52.4
2002	548	24.0	22.8	56.2
2003	548	24.0	22.8	56.2
2004	541	27.0	20.0	48.4
2005	523	28.0	18.7	51.1
2006	517	29.0	17.8	43.3
2007	510	29.0	17.6	49
2008	487	28.0	17.4	51
2009	466	31.0	15.5	56.4
2010	404	26.0	15.5	67.7
2011	392	26.0	15.0	70.7
2012	348	22.0	15.8	70.4
2013	334	22.0	15.1	68.6
2014	400	26.0	15.3	58
2015	358	24.0	14.9	58.9
2016	403	28.0	14.3	71
2017	445	30.0	14.8	68.1
2018	378	28.0	13.5	69.6
2019	348	17.0	20.4	72.1
2020	321	15.0	21.4	69.8
2021	318	18.0	17.6	67.9
2022	357	19.0	18.7	72.8
2023	333	21.0	15.8	69.1
2024	311	17.0	18.2	65.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Lucina Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$917 (10.2%)	$8,103 (89.8%)	$9,020
2019	$803 (9.5%)	$7,616 (90.5%)	$8,420
2020	$699 (8.2%)	$7,839 (91.8%)	$8,538
2021	$1,381 (14.5%)	$8,133 (85.5%)	$9,514
2022	$2,671 (25.2%)	$7,917 (74.8%)	$10,589
2023	$2,435 (21.9%)	$8,689 (78.1%)	$11,124
2024	$1,886 (17.4%)	$8,973 (82.6%)	$10,859

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Lucina Elementary School

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 1518^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 970^th of 2240 Elementary schools	26.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Lucina Elementary School)	42	55	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Lucina Elementary School)	56	73	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Lucina Elementary School)	47	27	20%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Lucina Elementary School)	65	62	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Lucina Elementary School)	43	38	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Lucina Elementary School)	47	49	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lake Lucina Elementary School)	40	41	1%
5th Grade Science (Duval)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	348	333	4.3%
African American	179	172	3.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	13	8	38.5%
Hispanic	46	67	45.7%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	91	57	37.4%
Two or More Races	18	26	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.1%	69.1%	3.1%

Schools Near Lake Lucina Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Lucina Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6527 Merrill Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4916	311	17	18.2	65.9%	54 (17.4%)	129 (41.5%)	89 (28.6%)	11 (3.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.0%)	37.7	1426^th of 2258 public elementary schools	36.8%		60.7	848^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.4%	578	57.0	49.0	43.0				51.0	61.0	42.0				49.0				$10,859	$1,886	$8,973
Grasp Academy	Public	1-8	3101 Justina Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4909	283	20	14.1	50.2%	112 (39.6%)	119 (42.0%)	30 (10.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.1%)	2.9	2234^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.1%		8.6	2179^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.4%	55	6.0	13.0	12.0	21.0	15.0	27.0	15.0	24.0	17.0	36.0	30.0	43.0	19.0	7.0		45.0	$18,593	$2,735	$15,859
Arlington Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1520 Sprinkle Dr	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4923	253	14	18.0	67.6%	53 (20.9%)	121 (47.8%)	58 (22.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.1%)	19.1	1937^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.2%		28.5	1660^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.4%	277	29.0	41.0	27.0				56.0	54.0	34.0				31.0				$11,747	$2,651	$9,096
Parkwood Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	1709 Lansdowne Dr	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 720-1670	319	14	22.7	62.7%	64 (20.1%)	164 (51.4%)	53 (16.6%)	11 (3.4%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.5%)	12.7	2090^th of 2258 public elementary schools	7.4%		13.3	2075^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.0%	15	25.0	39.0	26.0				32.0	52.0	38.0				19.0				$9,473	$1,471	$8,003
Fort Caroline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3925 Athore Dr	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4904	470	27	17.4	72.6%	60 (12.8%)	296 (63.0%)	79 (16.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.2%)	17.4	1979^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.4%		17.6	1967^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.8%	12	32.0	33.0	33.0				41.0	44.0	43.0				45.0				$10,422	$1,735	$8,686
Arlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 University Blvd N	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4900	214	14	15.2	63.1%	43 (20.1%)	107 (50.0%)	43 (20.1%)	4 (1.9%)	6 (2.8%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (4.2%)	33.3	1544^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.6%		30.3	1610^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.6%	66	21.0	40.0	48.0				54.0	60.0	55.0				52.0				$11,381	$1,624	$9,756
Merrill Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	8239 Merrill Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4919	412	27	15.2	62.4%	72 (17.5%)	221 (53.6%)	71 (17.2%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (10.0%)								(n/a)																	$12,946	$2,291	$10,654
Don Brewer Elementary School	Public	3-5	3385 Hartsfield Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4990	327	19	17.2	57.5%	66 (20.2%)	171 (52.3%)	51 (15.6%)	13 (4.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	18.4	1964^th of 2258 public elementary schools	13.0%		16.8	1984^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.1%	20	37.0	39.0	35.0				51.0	54.0	32.0				30.0				$12,366	$2,401	$9,965
Global Outreach Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8985 Lone Star Rd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 551-7104	1,075	0	21.2	63.7%	197 (18.3%)	137 (12.7%)	701 (65.2%)	16 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.0%)	11.2	2119^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.2%		15.4	2020^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.5%	99	25.0	24.0	34.0	34.0	43.0	41.0	38.0	33.0	48.0	18.0	56.0	18.0	33.0	32.0	67.0	48.0	$9,749	$2,669	$7,080
Woodland Acres Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	328 Bowlan St N	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 720-1663	505	29	17.4	68.1%	100 (19.8%)	237 (46.9%)	122 (24.2%)	15 (3.0%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.8%)	14.6	2048^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.3%		5.8	2215^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.8%	167	34.0	20.0	24.0				51.0	42.0	30.0				44.0				$10,181	$2,331	$7,849

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Lucina Elementary School

What district is Lake Lucina Elementary School in?

Duval

Is Lake Lucina Elementary School a good school?

Lake Lucina Elementary School ranks 1426^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lake Lucina Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lake Lucina Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arlington Middle School
High : Terry Parker High School

What is the racial makeup of Lake Lucina Elementary School?

Students at Lake Lucina Elementary School are 41% African American, 29% Hispanic, 17% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Lake Lucina Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 311 students attended Lake Lucina Elementary School.

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