Excellent
#389 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 10% in state
Waterleaf Elementary
Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
450 KERNAN BLVD N, Jacksonville, FL 32225
- Math 69% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterleaf Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 64% across the 14-year record (2011–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterleaf Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,715
Median home value
$324,300
Median rent
$1,673/mo
College educated
42.1%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabal Palm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Abess Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Global Outreach Academy IntercoastalCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #14 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
Waterleaf Elementary is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterleaf Elementary
Waterleaf Elementary is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 675 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterleaf Elementary
What grades does Waterleaf Elementary serve?
Waterleaf Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Waterleaf Elementary?
Waterleaf Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 675 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterleaf Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterleaf Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterleaf Elementary rank in FL?
Waterleaf Elementary ranks #389 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Waterleaf Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterleaf Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Waterleaf Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterleaf Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Waterleaf Elementary a charter school?
No, Waterleaf Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterleaf Elementary a Title I school?
No, Waterleaf Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterleaf Elementary?
46.1% of students at Waterleaf Elementary 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
- 675
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (904) 565-8000
- Area population (ZIP 32225)
- 54,591
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
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 32225; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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