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Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School
Elementary School · Putnam · Interlachen, FL
A Putnam elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
251 S STATE ROAD 315, Interlachen, FL 32148
- Math 48% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert H. Jenkins JR 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average535/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,320
Median home value
$87,800
Median rent
$737/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in PUTNAM
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A. Long Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | Not available | 542 | Compare → |
| Kelley Smith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | Not available | 752 | Compare → |
| Mellon Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 291 | Compare → |
| Melrose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 368 | 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.
Putnam
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School is listed in PUTNAM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School
Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School is a public elementary school in Interlachen, FL, part of Putnam, serving approximately 869 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,638 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School
What grades does Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School serve?
Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School?
Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 869 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School rank in FL?
Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School ranks #3,638 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School a charter school?
No, Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School?
80.1% of students at Robert H. Jenkins JR 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 869
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.9%
- Phone
- (386) 684-2130
- Area population (ZIP 32148)
- 11,580
- Area average commute
- 37.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 32148; 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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