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Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School
Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1925 W 13TH ST, Jacksonville, FL 32209
- Math 25% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Susie E. Tolbert 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. V. Daniels Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Temple College Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Hospital and HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| The Bridge to Success Academy at W JacksonvilleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 164 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Duval
- Schools in district
- 208
- Rank in district
- #192 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
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 237 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,772 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School
What grades does Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School serve?
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School?
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Susie E. Tolbert 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 Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School rank in FL?
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School ranks #3,772 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School 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 Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School a charter school?
No, Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School?
84.0% of students at Susie E. Tolbert 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.8%
- Phone
- (904) 630-6860
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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