Segregated Duval: The Black Public Schools of 1955-56

A snapshot in time. Here is a look at the then segregated, Duval County Public School system's educational facilities for African-American students during the 1955-56 school year.

Duval County Vocational School Completed in 1917 at the intersection of Broad and Ashley Streets. Converted into a vocational high school in 1954. Enrollment for year 1955-56: 348

Oakland Elementary School (Demolished) Constructed at 1410 Pippin Street in 1920. Enrollment for year 1955-56: 850

Forest Park Elementary School (Demolished) Constructed at Forest and Goodwin Streets in 1954. Enrollment for year 1955-56: 744

A.L. Lewis Elementary School (Partially Demolished) Constructed at 600 Eaverson Street in 1917. Enrollment for year 1955-56: 1,002

Long Branch Elementary School Constructed at 1230 East 27th Street in 1917. Enrollment for year 1955-56: 461

Douglas Anderson Elementary-Junior High School Completed at San Diego Avenue and White Street in 1922. Enrollment for year 1955-56: 1,010

College Park Elementary School (Demolished) Frame structure relocated to 1666 Pearce Street in 1948. Enrollment for year 1955-56: 372

Wesconnett Elementary-Junior High School Completed in 1933 at Wesconnett. Enrollment for year 1955-56: 261

Moncrief Elementary School Constructed in 1952 at 5443 Moncrief Road. Enrollment for year 1955-56: 1,240

Arlington Elementary School (Demolished) Built in 1941 at Arlington. Enrollment for year 1955-56: 120

Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School (Proposed for Demolition) Completed in 1949 at 1925 West 13th Street. Enrollment for year 1955-56: 965

Pickett Elementary School (Demolished) Completed in 1947 at Pickett. Enrollment for year 1955-56: 212