FORT CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.duvalschools.org/fce

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fort Caroline Elementary School, located in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, Florida, is a public school within the Duval County Public Schools district. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a focus on essential foundational skills.

Beyond academics, Fort Caroline Elementary is dedicated to the holistic development of its students, often integrating character education and community involvement into the school culture. The school actively encourages parental participation and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. By providing various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining a focus on student achievement, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

465

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	77
Black	296
Asian	4
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
296 (63.7%)
Hispanic
77 (16.6%)
White
63 (13.5%)
Two or More
23 (4.9%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)745-4904
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/fce
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
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 20

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FORT CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FORT CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	48.6%
Male	239	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)