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Public elementary school · St. Johns · St. Augustine, Florida

Crookshank Elementary School

Crookshank Elementary School rates 8.0, among the strongest elementary schools in St. Johns, where the rated median is 6.7.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.0this school

8.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the St. Johns median is 6.7.

#570 of 3,811 schools in Florida · St. Johns: 26 elementary schools rated, median 6.7

The brief

A St. Johns elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 570 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 2 of 47 in St. Johns.

Crookshank Elementary School is listed in St. Johns, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math65%1 point above the Florida average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 294 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading66%5 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–5 · 295 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency has held near 65% across the 18-year record (2009–2026).2026 FAST; 45 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.6
50% of the rating
Academics
8.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Crookshank Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Jacksonville school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
15
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
42
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
398/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Blind PK-8 School (fsdb)1.4 mi
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  2. Crookshank Elementary Schoolthis school
    8.0
  3. Osceola Elementary School2.4 mi
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  4. Ketterlinus Elementary School1.4 mi
    6.6Compare →
  5. St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms)1.1 mi · charter
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  6. St. Johns Virtual Franchise1.3 mi
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  7. James A. Webster Elementary School1.2 mi
    5.0Compare →
  8. Deaf Elementary School (fsdb)1.4 mi
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  9. The Evelyn Hamblen Center1.4 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Crookshank Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #570 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Crookshank Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crookshank Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
662
Student-teacher ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small Suburb
County
St. Johns County
Phone
(904) 547-7840
Rank in district
#2 of 47
Schools in district
55
District spending per student
$9,990
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32084)
36,998
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
43.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.