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Public elementary school · Duval · Jacksonville, Florida

Central Riverside Elementary School

Central Riverside Elementary School rates 4.8, below most Duval elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.0.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.8this school

4.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Duval median is 6.0.

#3,180 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Duval: 123 elementary schools rated, median 6.0

The brief

A Duval elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,180 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 144 of 196 in Duval.

Central Riverside Elementary School is listed in Duval, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math69%5 points above the Florida average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 195 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading59%2 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–5 · 195 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency is down 6 points across the 18-year record (2009–2026) and has held near 64% recently.2026 FAST; 46 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.7
50% of the rating
Academics
7.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Central Riverside Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Jacksonville school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$54,462
Median home value
$342,700
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
25%
Poverty rate
23.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
73
Very Walkable
Transit Score
34
Some Transit
Bike Score
53
Bikeable
County reported crime
2,626/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Jacksonville Classical Academy0.7 mi · charter
    7.3Compare →
  2. West Riverside Elementary School0.8 mi
    7.2Compare →
  3. Pinedale Elementary School1.8 mi
    6.9Compare →
  4. Ruth N. Upson Elementary School1.8 mi
    6.7Compare →
  5. The Bridge to Success Academy at W Jacksonville1.3 mi
    5.5Compare →
  6. Kipp Jacksonville K-121.9 mi · charter
    5.2Compare →
  7. Central Riverside Elementary Schoolthis school
    4.8
  8. Hospital and Homebound1.4 mi
    4.7Compare →
  9. Smart Pope Livingston Elementary1.4 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Central Riverside Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Central Riverside Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Central Riverside Elementary School is located in the Riverside/Avondale historic district and operates as a Gifted and Academically Talented Magnet School 1. The institution has been in operation for more than a century 1. Its magnet program focuses on personalized learning, specialized teachers, and advanced projects designed to promote critical thinking for advanced learners 1. The school reports receiving consecutive "A" ratings and PBIS Silver recognition 1. It offers various extracurricular and enrichment opportunities, including the Junior Beta Club, Children's Enrichment Workshop, Girls on the Run, gardening, student council, and safety patrols 1. The school emphasizes a balance of rigorous academics with social-emotional learning and imaginative growth 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.duvalschools.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Central Riverside Elementary School serve?

Central Riverside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Central Riverside Elementary School?

Central Riverside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Riverside Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Riverside Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central Riverside Elementary School rank in FL?

Central Riverside Elementary School ranks #3,180 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Central Riverside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Riverside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Central Riverside Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Riverside Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Central Riverside Elementary School a charter school?

No, Central Riverside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Central Riverside Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Central Riverside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Riverside Elementary School?

56.2% of students at Central Riverside Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
333
Student-teacher ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Phone
(904) 381-7495
Rank in district
#144 of 196
Schools in district
208
District spending per student
$11,578
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32204)
8,421
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
40.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.