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#369 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 10% in state

Crookshank Elementary School

Elementary School · St. Johns · St. Augustine, FL

A St. Johns elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1455 N WHITNEY ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084

  • Math 59% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.8 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$9,990
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Students at Crookshank Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 58% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
50%
2013
ELA
60%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Crookshank Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,965

Median home value

$295,000

Median rent

$1,534/mo

College educated

32.2%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Victory Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–120.4 mi161Compare →
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms)Charter · enrollment unverified2.5K–61.1 mi130Compare →
James A. Webster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–51.2 mi532Compare →
St. Johns Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified7.1K–121.3 mi347Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St. Johns

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#9 of 46
District spending per student
$9,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crookshank Elementary School is listed in ST. JOHNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crookshank Elementary School

Crookshank Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Augustine, FL, part of St. Johns, serving approximately 662 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Crookshank Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

John A. Crookshank Elementary School serves students in grades K-5 and operates under the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) 1. The school day begins at 8:25 am with dismissal at 2:45 pm, except on Wednesdays when dismissal is at 1:45 pm 1. The administrative office is open from 7:55 am to 3:45 pm, Monday through Friday 1. For the 2025-2026 academic year, Sydney Skanes was named Rookie Teacher of the Year, Carly Smolek was named Teacher of the Year, and Donna Renfrow was named School Related Employee of the Year 1. The school utilizes digital platforms including Clever, Schoology, Microsoft 365, and ParentSquare for student access and parent communication 1. Visitors are required to complete a School Access Form and use a specific link to request school tours prior to visiting the campus 1. Transportation changes must be submitted in writing by 2:00 PM on most days and by 1:00 PM on Wednesdays 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www-ces.stjohns.k12.fl.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crookshank Elementary School

What grades does Crookshank Elementary School serve?

Crookshank Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Crookshank Elementary School?

Crookshank Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crookshank Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crookshank Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crookshank Elementary School rank in FL?

Crookshank Elementary School ranks #369 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Crookshank Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crookshank Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Crookshank Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crookshank Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Crookshank Elementary School a charter school?

No, Crookshank Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crookshank Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Crookshank Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crookshank Elementary School?

64.7% of students at Crookshank Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
662
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
St. Johns County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%
Area population (ZIP 32084)
36,998
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
43.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32084; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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