River City Science Academy Elementary

Basic Information

Address: 7450 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
County: Duval
District: Duval County Public Schools
Phone Number: 904-855-8010
Principal: Nicole Spanbauer

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Additional Information

School Type: Public Charter
Accreditation: Cognia
District ID: 1200480
School ID: 120048007826
State District ID: FL-16
State School ID: FL-16-1291
Grade Level: Pre-K
Founded: 2010
School Setting:

Public, non-profit, A rated, high-performing charter

School Schedule (Hours in Day): 7
School Days in Calendar Year: 180
School Holidays: All
School Colors: Red and blue
School Mascot: Rocket
School Size: 583
Support Services:

Free and reduced-price lunch

Camp Programs: Yes
After School Programs: Yes
Summer School: Yes
PTA Organization: Yes
School Championships:

Science Olympiad

Lunch Availability: Free and reduced-price lunch
Uniform Guidelines:

Uniform required

Mission Statement:

To ensure all students reach their maximum potential in a diverse, structured and nurturing environment and to prepare students for a future in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

The vision of RCSA is to: ensure that students become successful in their subsequent education and responsible and productive citizens in a rapidly changing world; to apply innovative methods and interdisciplinary instruction and rigor, creating a stimulating and student-centered learning environment; to model, educate and engage students in critical thinking and problem solving by teaching the whole child beyond the classroom; to be a catalyst for change in STEM education; to graduate every student college or career ready.

Enrollment Characteristics: Waiting list, lottery
School History:

In 2010, RCSA applied and was awarded the approval to open RCSA Elementary to serve students in grades K - 5th. RCSA Elementary opened its doors in August of 2010 in the Southside building until phases III and IV could be completed at the new campus on Beach Blvd by August 2012. Elementary school moved into a separate location at 7450 Beach Blvd for the 2016-2017 school year.

Programs and Services:

Boys & Girls Club