Neptune Beach Elementary School

Neptune Beach Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1515 Florida Blvd,  Neptune Beach, FL
Duval County Public Schools
3.9
782 Students
B+
Niche Grade
From pre-K through fifth grade, teachers and staff at Neptune Beach Elementary are dedicated to academic excellence and creating a positive educational experience for all. Home of the Manatees, students and parents at Neptune Beach enjoy plenty of activities and hands-on fun with an active event calendar, including programs like Camp-Read-A-Lot, Space Day, Dr. Seuss' Birthday and more. After school, students can join in with The Lego Club, art, running or even a xylophone club. The faculty at Neptune Beach works diligently to provide a challenging curriculum at every grade level. With plenty of helpful resources and quality teachers, students are testing at higher-than-average levels compared to other schools in Florida. The school offers a rigorous academic program, including the use of Reflex, a research-based math fact proficiency program, and Achieve 3000, which accelerates literacy and provides math instruction. In 2021, it was a Microsoft Showcase School nominee. Additionally, Neptune Beach participates in community events throughout the year, including beach clean-ups and making snack packs for the homeless.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Elizabeth Kavanagh
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
70%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
76%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
14%
State Average
22%
Science
17%
State Average
26%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
754:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
White
68%
Hispanic
11.5%
Black
11.3%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/1/2024
What a wonderful school! My son has been in the ESE Special Needs program since Kindergarten and has recently graduated onto middle school. This is very bittersweet for me, as the memories of his experiences, caring teachers and therapists come to mind. From day one, my son has received the best edu...
5.0 parent
5/21/2022
I have 2 kids that attend Neptune Beach Elementary. One child has an IEP, and we have had a great experience with all of his teachers. The school has been very willing to provide appropriate accommodations so that my child is successful. This school is extremely inclusive. We have never had any expe...
4.0 parent
8/9/2021
Neptune Beach Elementery has been phenomenal and it’s regard to my daughters disability. She’s deaf in her left ear. Her teachers have gone above and beyond to bring her batteries for her hearing aid when we had none. We are so blessed to have such amazing staff and teachers working to help my daugh...
3.0 parent
7/18/2021
Some of these teachers need to be replaced. A few of the teachers who have children also attending school at NBE are very cliquey and show preferential treatment to the children who are friends with their kids. They are too close socially to some of the parents for this to be a professional environm...

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