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#2229 of 3,778 schools in FL
John E. Ford K-8 School
Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1137 CLEVELAND ST, Jacksonville, FL 32209
- Math 44% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John E. Ford K-8 School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 40 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John E. Ford K-8 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,468
Median home value
$92,300
Median rent
$1,042/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
37.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Herman Ese CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Andrew A. Robinson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Hospital and HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Smart Pope Livingston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 425 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Duval
- Schools in district
- 208
- Rank in district
- #87 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
John E. Ford K-8 School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John E. Ford K-8 School
John E. Ford K-8 School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 632 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,229 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John E. Ford K-8 School
What grades does John E. Ford K-8 School serve?
John E. Ford K-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend John E. Ford K-8 School?
John E. Ford K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John E. Ford K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at John E. Ford K-8 School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John E. Ford K-8 School rank in FL?
John E. Ford K-8 School ranks #2,229 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is John E. Ford K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
John E. Ford K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 John E. Ford K-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John E. Ford K-8 School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John E. Ford K-8 School a charter school?
No, John E. Ford K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John E. Ford K-8 School a Title I school?
No, John E. Ford K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John E. Ford K-8 School?
56.8% of students at John E. Ford K-8 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 632
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (904) 630-6540
- Area population (ZIP 32209)
- 35,490
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
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 32209; 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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