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#285 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 8% in state

Neptune Beach Elementary School

Elementary School · Duval · Neptune Beach, FL

A Duval elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1515 FLORIDA BLVD, Neptune Beach, FL 32266

  • Math 71% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.8 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$11,578
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at Neptune Beach Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency71%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 71% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
84%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Neptune Beach Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,302/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Neptune Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$111,025

Median home value

$613,500

Median rent

$1,481/mo

College educated

59.6%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

1.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32266; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Beaches Chapel SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–120.7 mi245Compare →
Atlantic Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–51.1 mi502Compare →
Montessori TidesPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–61.1 mi40Compare →
San Pablo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–51.1 mi501Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Duval

Schools in district
208
Rank in district
#9 of 194
District spending per student
$11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Neptune Beach Elementary School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Neptune Beach Elementary School

Neptune Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school in Neptune Beach, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 825 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #285 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Neptune Beach Elementary School

What grades does Neptune Beach Elementary School serve?

Neptune Beach Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Neptune Beach Elementary School?

Neptune Beach Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 825 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Neptune Beach Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Neptune Beach Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Neptune Beach Elementary School rank in FL?

Neptune Beach Elementary School ranks #285 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Neptune Beach Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Neptune Beach Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Neptune Beach Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Neptune Beach Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Neptune Beach Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Neptune Beach Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Neptune Beach Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neptune Beach Elementary School?

29.8% of students at Neptune Beach 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
825
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
Area population (ZIP 32266)
7,199
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
45
About this school's data

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

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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · 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 32266; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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