W. Douglas Hartley Elementary

W. Douglas Hartley Elementary serves 564 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in St. Augustine, earning recognition as one of Florida's top-performing elementary schools.

With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranking 314th out of 3,816 schools statewide, the school places in the 92nd percentile for academic excellence. The school's academic strength shines through its impressive test scores, with 71% of students achieving proficient or above levels in both English Language Arts and mathematics. This consistent performance across core subjects reflects the dedication of 41 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.8 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention.

Located on Cacique Drive in the 32086 zip code area, W. Douglas Hartley Elementary draws from a stable community where families have a median household income of $70,571 and 31% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 7.7% and median home values around $300,600 indicate a well-established residential area that values education.

The school sits in a small suburban setting that provides a close-knit community atmosphere while maintaining access to the rich historical and cultural resources of St. Augustine and St. Johns County.