Oceanway Elementary School

12555 Gillespie Avenue

School District

Duval County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 02, 2019

Principal called me right away when I had an issue to discuss. Handled it perfectly. Teachers have been phenomenal and lots of opportunity to get involved.
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2018

I am looking into home schooling programs as we speak. This school does not provide a safe environment for students.
Submitted by parent on July 19, 2018

Over all a 10. This school is amazing. It should have a higher rating than a 6
Submitted by other on May 23, 2018

I think the principal has no clue on how to "run" a school. Her "lets be friends" attitude is not conducive to instilling discipline to the children who are acting out. I also think she is not supportive to teachers with difficult children or willing to learn from teachers with more experience then her.
Submitted by parent on November 27, 2016

I have 2 sons, 2nd and 3rd grade at Oceanway. They've been to 5 different schools and the oldest is 9 so I've seen many different programs. This school has a bad reputation but I dont really understand that. The teachers we've had were excellent. The biggest problem this school has is parent involvement. No one volunteers or is active in the PTA. The events are lacking. I volunteer on a weekly basis and even the teachers complain that no one else is willing to take an active roll in their child's education OR lending a hand. In the end, my children's education is most important and for the amount of change they've experienced, they're still thriving and I thank Oceanway for that.
Submitted by teacher on July 07, 2016

This school has a first year principal with no experience dealing with the problems faced at this school, primarily discipline. I was truly disappointed in my experience at this school and the lack of concern for the children from the teachers and staff. I would never send my child to this school.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2011

I feel this is a great school now that it has been around for a few years now and has a stable principal. I feel this school is going in the right direction and is a great school to send your kids
Submitted by parent on November 07, 2010

Leadership keeps changing and continued focus on FCAT and not necessarily learning. They are not given enough physical education and a select few of the teachers are far too impatient with the students. There is definitely room for improvement.
Submitted by other on October 20, 2010

I use to go there i liked it a lot but the new PRINCIPAL is not nice at all Mr.**** is a whole lot better than she is i am sorry to say this but she is not all good in my opinion. With all due respect Former student
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2010

We were a little nervous about our daughter attending Oceanway Elementary since everyone I spoke to about it said it was a bad school. My husband toured the school and liked it though so we decided to try it out. My daughter is now going into 2nd grade there and we are very happy with the teachers she's had so far and with the school overall. The head staff (principal's, vice principals) keep changing every year, but all the other schools are experiencing that too. Please don't go by others opinion's as the school has changed a lot over the past few years.
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2008

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Submitted by parent on August 22, 2007

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Submitted by teacher on May 29, 2007

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