Oceanway Elementary School

Summary:

Oceanway Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 708 students in grades PK-5 in Jacksonville, Florida, which is part of the Duval County Public School District. Despite facing challenges such as high chronic absenteeism rates and a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, Oceanway Elementary has demonstrated strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the district and state averages in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels.

Oceanway Elementary's test scores are particularly impressive, with its 5th grade science proficiency rate reaching 67% in 2024-2025, compared to 52% for Duval County and 55% for the state of Florida. Similarly, the school's 3rd-5th grade ELA and math proficiency rates were several percentage points higher than the district and state averages. This suggests that Oceanway Elementary is effectively supporting student learning and achievement, even with the challenges it faces.

When compared to nearby schools in the Duval County district, Oceanway generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates in ELA, math, and science. However, some schools, such as New Berlin Elementary and Louis S. Sheffield Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and could provide valuable insights or best practices for Oceanway to consider. Additionally, Oceanway's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $9,009 to $9,856, suggests the school may have access to additional resources and funding compared to some of the other schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12555 Gillespie Ave
       Jacksonville, FL  32218


(904) 696-8762

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
777th of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,856 Help


Students who attend Oceanway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Oceanway School
High:    First Coast High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  708

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.7%
African American:
30.8%
Hispanic:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oceanway Elementary School ranks better than 65.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 30th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2025 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.15. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Oceanway Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.7%), African American (30.8%), Hispanic (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oceanway Elementary School is 18.6. 78 elementary schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Oceanway Elementary School employs 38 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oceanway Elementary School is $9,856. 100 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Duval:

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


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Rank History for Oceanway Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 22.20 1371st 1688 18.8%
2007 29.42 1331st 1786 25.5%
2008 32.89 1286th 1789 28.1%
2009 41.69 1163rd 1847 37.0%
2010 42.67 1186th 1919 38.2%
2011 31.58 1462nd 1985 26.3%
2012 28.36 1486th 1984 25.1%
2013 32.01 1436th 2029 29.2%
2014 19.50 1765th 2064 14.5%
2016 43.20 1186th 2087 43.2%
2017 53.97 963rd 2112 54.4%
2018 57.79 864th 2118 59.2%
2019 57.79 891st 2182 59.2%
2021 52.39 1037th 2247 53.8%
2022 59.96 831st 2219 62.6%
2023 60.02 837th 2240 62.6%
2024 49.51 1103rd 2256 51.1%
2025 64.15 777th 2258 65.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Oceanway Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 576 53 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2003 576 53 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2004 593 66 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2005 584 99 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 698
2006 591 113 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 728
2007 523 92 4 10 2 n/a n/a 10 641
2008 520 96 3 18 0 n/a n/a 21 658
2009 507 97 1 14 1 n/a n/a 20 640
2010 498 88 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2011 496 108 2 16 0 0 9 0 631
2012 447 115 6 29 0 0 12 0 609
2013 417 99 6 28 0 0 10 0 560
2014 413 100 8 31 1 0 16 0 569
2015 419 94 4 43 2 0 24 0 586
2016 423 120 6 43 3 0 30 0 625
2017 448 114 8 52 1 1 34 0 658
2018 383 130 7 53 1 5 29 0 608
2019 389 138 10 69 4 6 27 0 643
2020 367 137 9 79 4 7 33 0 636
2021 328 134 7 80 5 6 30 0 590
2022 282 152 7 75 3 7 35 0 561
2023 298 177 13 87 4 6 52 0 637
2024 302 218 18 99 5 6 60 0 708

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 Oceanway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 638 35.0 18.2 56.1
2003 638 35.0 18.2 56.1
2004 674 35.0 19.3 53.6
2005 698 36.0 19.4 52.4
2006 728 41.0 17.8 45.6
2007 641 36.0 17.8 53.2
2008 658 39.0 16.9 49.1
2009 640 39.3 16.8 59.8
2010 609 39.0 15.6 67.7
2011 631 44.0 14.3 71.6
2012 609 37.0 16.4 68.5
2013 560 34.0 16.4 72.3
2014 569 37.0 15.3 56.9
2015 586 38.0 15.4 55.5
2016 625 39.0 16.0 56.3
2017 658 41.0 16.0 60
2018 608 42.0 14.4 55.3
2019 643 35.0 18.3 52.4
2020 636 36.0 17.6 52.2
2021 590 34.0 17.3 50.5
2022 561 33.0 17.0 52.6
2023 637 37.0 17.2 51.3
2024 708 38.0 18.6 47.3

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 Oceanway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 638 35.0 18.2 56.1
2003 638 35.0 18.2 56.1
2004 674 35.0 19.3 53.6
2005 698 36.0 19.4 52.4
2006 728 41.0 17.8 45.6
2007 641 36.0 17.8 53.2
2008 658 39.0 16.9 49.1
2009 640 39.3 16.8 59.8
2010 609 39.0 15.6 67.7
2011 631 44.0 14.3 71.6
2012 609 37.0 16.4 68.5
2013 560 34.0 16.4 72.3
2014 569 37.0 15.3 56.9
2015 586 38.0 15.4 55.5
2016 625 39.0 16.0 56.3
2017 658 41.0 16.0 60
2018 608 42.0 14.4 55.3
2019 643 35.0 18.3 52.4
2020 636 36.0 17.6 52.2
2021 590 34.0 17.3 50.5
2022 561 33.0 17.0 52.6
2023 637 37.0 17.2 51.3
2024 708 38.0 18.6 47.3

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 Oceanway Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $872 (10.1%) $7,733 (89.9%) $8,605
2019 $810 (10.7%) $6,786 (89.3%) $7,595
2020 $904 (10.9%) $7,351 (89.0%) $8,256
2021 $1,057 (11.7%) $7,954 (88.3%) $9,009
2022 $1,842 (18.7%) $8,017 (81.3%) $9,859
2023 $1,979 (20.5%) $7,677 (79.5%) $9,656
2024 $1,786 (18.1%) $8,070 (81.9%) $9,856

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oceanway Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 891st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 837th of 2240 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oceanway Elementary School)5653
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5147
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oceanway Elementary School)6662
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)6156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oceanway Elementary School)6150
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5250
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oceanway Elementary School)7573
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)6458
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oceanway Elementary School)4850
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5047
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oceanway Elementary School)6165
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)5750
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Oceanway Elementary School)5154
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Duval)4948
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students643637
 0.9%
African American138177
 28.3%
American Indian44
Asian1013
 30%
Hispanic6987
 26.1%
Pacific Islander66
White389298
 23.4%
Two or More Races2752
 92.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.4%51.3%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oceanway Elementary School

Students at Oceanway Elementary School are 43% White, 31% African American, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 708 students attended Oceanway Elementary School.

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

Middle : Oceanway School
High : First Coast High School

Oceanway Elementary School ranks 777th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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