Bartram Springs Elementary

Bartram Springs Elementary is a large, high-performing elementary school (PK-5) in Jacksonville, FL, serving 1,013 students within the Duval County Public School District.

Bartram Springs Elementary stands out as a strong academic choice within its district, consistently outperforming Duval County averages in both Math and English Language Arts. For example, its Math proficiency rates (74-80%) are significantly higher than the district average (57-61%). The school’s strongest subject is Math, with 5th graders scoring 80% proficiency compared to 62% statewide. However, the school’s state ranking has been on a steady decline over the past decade, dropping from the 96th percentile to the 75th percentile, suggesting that while it remains solid, other schools across Florida are improving at a faster pace. A key area of concern is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 23.6%—far better than the Duval district average (44.8%) but dramatically higher than nearby schools in the St. Johns County School District, such as Patriot Oaks Academy (6.8%) and Palm Valley Academy (10.2%).

When comparing Bartram Springs to nearby schools, the most striking difference is the "St. Johns County effect." Schools just a few miles away in St. Johns County, like Freedom Crossing Academy and Valley Ridge Academy, consistently rank in the top 5-10% of all Florida elementary schools, with Math and ELA proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points higher. Bartram Springs also spends more per student ($12,140) than these high-performing St. Johns schools (e.g., Liberty Pines Academy at $8,029), yet its academic outcomes are generally lower, suggesting potential inefficiency in resource allocation. For parents, Bartram Springs offers a solid, above-average education within Duval County, but families living nearby also have access to some of the best schools in the state just across the county line.