Oceanway Elementary School

Q: Is Oceanway Elementary School a good school?

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

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:
777^th of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,856

Students who attend Oceanway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oceanway School
High:	First Coast High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 708

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.7%

African American:

30.8%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oceanway Elementary School ranks better than 65.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 30^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2025 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.15. (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 Oceanway Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.7%), African American (30.8%), Hispanic (14%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Oceanway Elementary School employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 54^th 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
2006	22.20	1371^st	1688	18.8%
2007	29.42	1331^st	1786	25.5%
2008	32.89	1286^th	1789	28.1%
2009	41.69	1163^rd	1847	37.0%
2010	42.67	1186^th	1919	38.2%
2011	31.58	1462^nd	1985	26.3%
2012	28.36	1486^th	1984	25.1%
2013	32.01	1436^th	2029	29.2%
2014	19.50	1765^th	2064	14.5%
2016	43.20	1186^th	2087	43.2%
2017	53.97	963^rd	2112	54.4%
2018	57.79	864^th	2118	59.2%
2019	57.79	891^st	2182	59.2%
2021	52.39	1037^th	2247	53.8%
2022	59.96	831^st	2219	62.6%
2023	60.02	837^th	2240	62.6%
2024	49.51	1103^rd	2256	51.1%
2025	64.15	777^th	2258	65.6%

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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 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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 891^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 837^th 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)	56	53	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oceanway Elementary School)	66	62	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oceanway Elementary School)	61	50	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oceanway Elementary School)	75	73	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oceanway Elementary School)	48	50	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oceanway Elementary School)	61	65	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Oceanway Elementary School)	51	54	3%
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	643	637	0.9%
African American	138	177	28.3%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	10	13	30%
Hispanic	69	87	26.1%
Pacific Islander	6	6
White	389	298	23.4%
Two or More Races	27	52	92.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.4%	51.3%	1.1%

Schools Near Oceanway 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 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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oceanway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12555 Gillespie Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 696-8762	708	38	18.6	47.3%	302 (42.7%)	218 (30.8%)	99 (14.0%)	18 (2.5%)	5 (0.7%)	6 (0.8%)	60 (8.5%)	64.2	777^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.6%		49.5	1103^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	51.1%	326	62.0	51.0	62.0			61.0	73.0	67.0			67.0		$9,856	$1,786	$8,070
San Mateo Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	600 Baisden Rd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 696-8750	495	28	17.6	45.7%	212 (42.8%)	186 (37.6%)	51 (10.3%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	59.4	896^th of 2258 public elementary schools	60.3%		63.7	782^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	65.3%	114	66.0	64.0	57.0			69.0	54.0	54.0			60.0		$10,164	$1,563	$8,601
Biscayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12230 Biscayne Blvd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 714-4650	804	44	18.2	61.3%	58 (7.2%)	683 (85.0%)	35 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.9%)	47.6	1169^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.2%		42.5	1277^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.4%	108	42.0	47.0	45.0			65.0	80.0	73.0			40.0		$10,607	$1,956	$8,650
Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School	Public	K-5	13333 Lanier Rd	Jacksonville	32226	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 696-8758	704	37	19.0	37.6%	310 (44.0%)	231 (32.8%)	76 (10.8%)	13 (1.8%)	7 (1.0%)	4 (0.6%)	63 (8.9%)	61.3	850^th of 2258 public elementary schools	62.4%		59.6	871^st of 2256 public elementary schools	61.4%	21	64.0	43.0	54.0			69.0	62.0	70.0			75.0		$9,213	$1,312	$7,901
Somerset Academy-Elementary Eagle Campus	Public, Charter	K-5	2100 Dunn Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 551-3292	376	0	18.0	83.0%	21 (5.6%)	332 (88.3%)	18 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	33.3	1546^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.5%		17.8	1962^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	13.0%	416	55.0	46.0	35.0			62.0	56.0	40.0			39.0		$11,002	$1,886	$9,116
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Depaul Dr	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 696-8754	396	30	13.2	72.7%	35 (8.8%)	302 (76.3%)	26 (6.6%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.8%)	20.2	1902^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	15.8%		10.2	2150^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.7%	248	31.0	30.0	29.0			44.0	54.0	51.0			42.0		$15,761	$3,562	$12,198
New Berlin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3613 New Berlin Rd	Jacksonville	32226	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 714-4601	1,187	64	18.5	36.5%	461 (38.8%)	407 (34.3%)	174 (14.7%)	38 (3.2%)	7 (0.6%)	5 (0.4%)	95 (8.0%)	66	733^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	67.5%		69.5	648^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.3%	85	76.0	51.0	52.0			79.0	61.0	66.0			65.0		$8,767	$1,401	$7,366
Pine Estates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10741 Pine Estates Rd E	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 696-8767	220	13	16.9	63.6%	24 (10.9%)	136 (61.8%)	52 (23.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)								(n/a)													$11,827	$2,380	$9,448
Seaside Charter North Campus	Public, Charter	K-6	1429 Broward Rd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 973-2743	422	0	17.2	54.0%	205 (48.6%)	119 (28.2%)	49 (11.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.9%)	21.9	1851^st of 2258 public elementary schools	18.0%		15.4	2022^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	10.4%	171	55.0	52.0	42.0	47.0	35.0	41.0	32.0	16.0	23.0	49.0	40.0	58.0	$10,849	$492	$10,357
Garden City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2814 Dunn Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3130	393	23	17.0	70.5%	47 (12.0%)	293 (74.6%)	34 (8.7%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	26.6	1739^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.0%		21.5	1867^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.2%	128	54.0	41.0	39.0			49.0	44.0	51.0			35.0		$10,612	$1,444	$9,167

Frequently Asked Questions about Oceanway Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Oceanway Elementary School?

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

How many students attend Oceanway Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Oceanway Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Oceanway School
High : First Coast High School

Is Oceanway Elementary School a good school?

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

What district is Oceanway Elementary School in?

Duval

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