LORETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.duvalschools.org/loretto

1,039 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Loretto Elementary School, located in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville, Florida, is a long-standing public school within the Duval County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to foundational education and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. The school emphasizes core academic achievement while encouraging students to develop both socially and emotionally, aiming to prepare them for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Loretto Elementary is recognized for its active involvement with the local Mandarin community. The school benefits from dedicated parent involvement and partnerships that help enhance its campus programs and extracurricular offerings. By prioritizing consistent communication and student-centered instruction, Loretto Elementary strives to maintain a stable, encouraging atmosphere where young learners can build the necessary skills to reach their full potential within the broader district framework.

1,039

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LORETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	606
Hispanic	165
Black	80
Asian	121
Two or More	58
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
606 (58.3%)
Hispanic
165 (15.9%)
Asian
121 (11.6%)
Black
80 (7.7%)
Two or More
58 (5.6%)
American Indian
8 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)260-5800
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/loretto
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,039
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 166

Grade 1 165

Grade 2 164

Grade 3 189

Grade 4 158

Grade 5 175