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LAKE LUCINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6527 MERRILL RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32277DUVAL →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
333
Students
Total enrolled
$11,541
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 20% vs nat'l
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 333 students in grades PK–05 in JACKSONVILLE, Florida.
20% below average funding
District spends $11,541 per pupil, 20% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LAKE LUCINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in JACKSONVILLE, Florida, serving grades PK–05 with 333 students. The district invests $11,541 per student — 20% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at LAKE LUCINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

333
Total Students
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution166 male · 167 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 230 students
Student Composition
17%
20%
52%
8%
Asian2%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black52%
Multiracial8%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120048000680

Academic Outcomes at LAKE LUCINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 21th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32277

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,541Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,541
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,078
Student Support$2,193
Administration$1,385
Operations$1,731
Other$1,154
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,541 spent per student, an estimated $5,113 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
41%
State government
39.3%
Local (property tax)
40.9%
Federal programs
19.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,541/student, 20% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DUVAL CHARTER AT BAYMEADOWSWESTVIEW K-8NEW BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBARTRAM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
+3 more
↓
Middle
MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOLDUNCAN U. FLETCHER MIDDLE SCHOOLKERNAN MIDDLE SCHOOLLANDMARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
+1 more
↓
High School
SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOLATLANTIC COAST HIGH SCHOOLMANDARIN HIGH SCHOOLFIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL
+12 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyDuval County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDUVAL →
Phone: (904)745-4916
NCES ID: 120048000680
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in JACKSONVILLE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in DUVAL
High
SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
2,771 students · 09–12
42% FRL
High
ATLANTIC COAST HIGH SCHOOL
2,537 students · 09–12
35% FRL
High
MANDARIN HIGH SCHOOL
2,405 students · 09–12
30% FRL
High
FIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL
2,117 students · 09–12
● 38 opp49% FRL
High
DUNCAN U. FLETCHER HIGH SCHOOL
2,067 students · 09–12
● 39 opp26% FRL
Other
DUVAL VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION ACADEMY
1,877 students · KG–12
● 46 opp22% FRL
High
ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
1,741 students · 09–12
● 39 opp58% FRL
High
WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
1,583 students · 09–12
● 38 opp63% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6527 MERRILL RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32277
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.