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#646 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 17% in state

Julington Creek Elementary School

Elementary School · St. Johns · Saint Johns, FL

A St. Johns elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2316 RACE TRACK RD, Saint Johns, FL 32259

  • Math 80% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 79% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+19.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.8 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$9,990
Chronic Absenteeism11.1%

Students at Julington Creek Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency80%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency79%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 80% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2013
ELA
86%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2024
Math
80%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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

18.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Julington Creek 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$144,168

Median home value

$480,800

Median rent

$2,268/mo

College educated

53.7%

Homeownership

89%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32259; 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
Freedom Crossing AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.9K–82.4 mi1,955Compare →
Cunningham Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–52.8 mi722Compare →
Great Strides RehabilitationPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.9 mi26Compare →
Loretto Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–52.9 mi1,030Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

St. Johns

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#15 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

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

About Julington Creek Elementary School

Julington Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Johns, FL, part of St. Johns, serving approximately 978 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Julington Creek Elementary School

What grades does Julington Creek Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Julington Creek Elementary School?

Julington Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 978 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Julington Creek Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Julington Creek Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Julington Creek Elementary School rank in FL?

Julington Creek Elementary School ranks #646 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Julington Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Julington Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Julington Creek Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Julington Creek Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Julington Creek Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Julington Creek Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

18.6% of students at Julington Creek 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
978
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Johns County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.1%
Area population (ZIP 32259)
69,866
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
39.1
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 32259; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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