Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Estates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Pine Estates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2653 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
62%
21%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Estates Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Estates Elementary School is ranked #2653 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pine Estates Elementary School?
220 students attend Pine Estates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pine Estates Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Estates Elementary School?
Pine Estates Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pine Estates Elementary School offer ?
Pine Estates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Estates Elementary School part of?
Pine Estates Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Pine Estates Elementary School located?
Pine Estates Elementary School is located in the Highlands neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 7 other public schools located in Highlands.
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