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.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Duval
SchoolDigger Rank:
1426th of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,859
Students who attend Lake Lucina Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.2
Number of students: 311
Racial breakdown:
African American:
41.5%
Hispanic:
28.6%
White:
17.4%
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Two or more races:
8.0%
Asian:
3.5%
American Indian:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.9%
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