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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CLAY·NCES 120030003037

FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4425 LAKESHORE DR, ORANGE PARK, FL 32003 · (904) 336-1075 · Clay County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL629 STUDENTS
Enrollment
629
Elementary
DISTRICT 671 · STATE 604
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
54 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
183 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 50%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
39
Kindergarten
77
Grade 1
69
Grade 2
86
Grade 3
83
Grade 4
90
Grade 5
100
Grade 6
85
Student demographics
White
44170%
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
8614%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 38%
Black
376%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 21%
Asian
213%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
417%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 4%
Pacific Islander
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
32552%
Female
30448%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
77.8%
FL avg 56.7% . -1.4pp since 2023
Math
86.1%
FL avg 58.9% . -2.8pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of FL schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
82.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
66.6%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+16.3pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
629
-166 (-21%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
was 12.6:1
% White
70%
was 77%
% Hispanic
14%
was 9%
% Black
6%
was 5%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Set in ORANGE PARK, Florida, FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a moderately sized elementary-level community, overseen by CLAY. It serves 629 students across grades pre-K through 6.

FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 50 schools operated by CLAY, a district that instructs 39,116 students overall.

Looking at the student body, FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL logs that White students make up the majority at 70%. Other groups include 14% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 6% Black, 3% Asian. That composition is broadly in line with Clay County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, On paper, FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 54 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.7:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.5:1 average. Around 29% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is noticeably below Clay County's rate of about 54%.

After controlling for student poverty, FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits in the top 10% of Florida schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 66.6%; actual is 82.9%, +16.3 points clear of the demographic baseline.

Around the school, Clay County reports that median household income runs about $87,820, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Clay County runs 55 public schools (combined enrollment of about 38,806 students), of which FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one.

The closest other public school is ST JOHNS CLASSICAL ACADEMY, roughly 0.9 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at 2nd of 8; the average score across the group is 69.5%.

FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates from a residential location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has edged down 21%, going from 795 students in 2018 to 629 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 77% to 70% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Clay County at a glance

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Population
227,584
Census ACS
Median income
$87,820
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
38,806 students

Quick facts

School name
FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
CLAY
Address
4425 LAKESHORE DR, ORANGE PARK, FL 32003
Phone
(904) 336-1075
County
Clay County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
629
Teachers (FTE)
54
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
183 (29%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120030003037
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How large is FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 629 students in grades PK-06.
Is FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 54 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.
How diverse is FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 70% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Black, 3% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of CLAY.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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