Summary:
Chet's Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 1,090 students in grades K-5. As part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54 out of 67 districts in the state, Chet's Creek consistently ranks among the top 15% of Florida elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 64 and 349 over the past 10 years.
Chet's Creek Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science significantly higher than the district and state averages. In 2024-2025, the school had 68% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA, compared to 51% for the district and 57% for the state. The school's Math proficiency rates are even more remarkable, with 81% of 3rd graders, 85% of 4th graders, and 75% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. While the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, ranging from 24.2% to 44.8% over the past few years, its rates are still lower than the district average.
Compared to nearby schools, Kernan Trail Elementary and River City Science Academy Intracoastal have lower proficiency rates than Chet's Creek Elementary, while Jacksonville Beach Elementary, a magnet school, is the only nearby school that consistently outperforms Chet's Creek in academic measures. Additionally, Chet's Creek has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.5% to 36.16%, compared to the district average, suggesting a relatively more affluent student population that may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Duval
SchoolDigger Rank:
349th of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,752
Students who attend Chet's Creek Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5
Number of students: 1,090
Racial breakdown:
White:
45.6%
Hispanic:
31.3%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Asian:
7.4%
African American:
5.8%
American Indian:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.5%
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