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Smart Pope Livingston Elementary

Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL

A Duval elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1128 BARBER ST, Jacksonville, FL 32209

  • Math 31% proficient (2015)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2015)
  • 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-2.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2015
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2015 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2015 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2015 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2015 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$11,578
Chronic Absenteeism70.1%

Students at Smart Pope Livingston Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2015 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency31%(2015 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2015 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2015 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2015 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 7-year record (2009–2015) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 7 years
2009
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)

Based on 14 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Smart Pope Livingston Elementary 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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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

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
Hospital and HomeboundEnrollment path unverified7.7K–120.0 mi88Compare →
Laschool Academy IncPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–110.5 mi17Compare →
Jacksonville Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–121.0 mi760Compare →
R. V. Daniels Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3K–51.0 mi157Compare →

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.

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

Duval

Schools in district
208
Rank in district
#193 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

Smart Pope Livingston Elementary is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Smart Pope Livingston Elementary

Smart Pope Livingston Elementary is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,773 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Smart Pope Livingston Elementary

What grades does Smart Pope Livingston Elementary serve?

Smart Pope Livingston Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Smart Pope Livingston Elementary?

Smart Pope Livingston Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Smart Pope Livingston Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Smart Pope Livingston Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Smart Pope Livingston Elementary rank in FL?

Smart Pope Livingston Elementary ranks #3,773 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Smart Pope Livingston Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Smart Pope Livingston Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Smart Pope Livingston Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Smart Pope Livingston Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).

Is Smart Pope Livingston Elementary a charter school?

No, Smart Pope Livingston Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Smart Pope Livingston Elementary a Title I school?

No, Smart Pope Livingston Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smart Pope Livingston Elementary?

87.5% of students at Smart Pope Livingston Elementary 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.1%
Area population (ZIP 32209)
35,490
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
37.3
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
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, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24

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