RIVER CITY SCIENCE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY

School Overview
River City Science Academy (RCSA) Elementary is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Jacksonville, Florida. Operating under a STEM-focused (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum, the school is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes critical thinking, innovation, and college readiness from an early age. Its educational approach integrates project-based learning with a strong emphasis on core subjects, aiming to cultivate students who are proficient in technology and prepared for the challenges of a globalized, data-driven society.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for fostering a supportive community culture that values parental involvement and individualized student attention. RCSA Elementary maintains a structured environment that focuses on character development, standardized test preparation, and the implementation of modern instructional technologies. By bridging traditional core education with an enrichment-focused STEM framework, the academy strives to bridge the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities for families within the Jacksonville area.
579
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVER CITY SCIENCE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White238
Hispanic119
Black125
Asian45
Two or More50
American Indian2
  • White
    238 (41.1%)
  • Black
    125 (21.6%)
  • Hispanic
    119 (20.6%)
  • Two or More
    50 (8.6%)
  • Asian
    45 (7.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DUVAL
Phone: (904)855-8010
Website: http://rivercityscience.org/elementary
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 276
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 58
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 102
Grade 1 93
Grade 2 98
Grade 3 95
Grade 4 98
Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVER CITY SCIENCE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten102
Grade 193
Grade 298
Grade 395
Grade 498
Grade 593
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVER CITY SCIENCE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30152%
Male27848%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)