GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.duvalschools.org/gardencity

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garden City Elementary School, located on Dunn Avenue in Jacksonville, Florida, is a public school serving the Duval County Public School district. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of elementary-aged students in the local community. The school emphasizes foundational learning and seeks to provide a supportive environment that prepares children for their transition into middle school and beyond.

Through its affiliation with the Duval County Public Schools, Garden City Elementary aligns its curriculum with state standards while offering various resources to support diverse learning needs. The school aims to engage families and community members in the educational process, viewing them as partners in student success. Parents and interested stakeholders can find updated information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official school website provided by the district.

390

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	35
Black	293
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Black
293 (75.1%)
White
39 (10.0%)
Hispanic
35 (9.0%)
Two or More
19 (4.9%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)924-3130
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/gardencity
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
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 21

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	48.2%
Male	202	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)