WATERLEAF ELEMENTARY

450 KERNAN BLVD N
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225

WWW.DUVALSCHOOLS.ORG/WATERLEAF

613 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waterleaf Elementary is a public school located in the Intracoastal West area of Jacksonville, Florida, operating under the Duval County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is situated in a growing suburban community near the University of North Florida. The school is known for its relatively modern facility and focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

As part of the Duval County system, Waterleaf Elementary emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and parent involvement. The school utilizes the district’s standardized educational framework, incorporating technology-integrated instruction and various extracurricular opportunities to engage students. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or the school’s current performance rating can find up-to-date resources and contact information through the official Duval County Public Schools website.

613

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATERLEAF ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	121
Black	130
Asian	69
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
242 (39.5%)
Black
130 (21.2%)
Hispanic
121 (19.7%)
Asian
69 (11.3%)
Two or More
48 (7.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
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)565-8000
Website:	http://WWW.DUVALSCHOOLS.ORG/WATERLEAF
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	613
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
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 18

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WATERLEAF ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	119
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WATERLEAF ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	46.5%
Male	328	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)