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Fishweir Elementary School

3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fishweir Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fishweir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Fishweir Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Fishweir Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fishweir Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#541 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
70%
52%
72%
52%
55-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
25%
21%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
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 Fishweir Elementary School's ranking?
Fishweir Elementary School is ranked #541 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fishweir Elementary School often compared to?
Fishweir Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Stockton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fishweir Elementary School?
487 students attend Fishweir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fishweir Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fishweir Elementary School?
Fishweir Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fishweir Elementary School offer ?
Fishweir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fishweir Elementary School part of?
Fishweir Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Fishweir Elementary School located?
Fishweir Elementary School is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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