John E. Ford K-8 School

1137 Cleveland St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John E. Ford K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

John E. Ford K-8 School's student population of 627 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
627 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

John E. Ford K-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John E. Ford K-8 School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2831 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
48%
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36%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
36%
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Black
73%
21%
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White
12%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John E. Ford K-8 School's ranking?
John E. Ford K-8 School is ranked #2831 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are John E. Ford K-8 School often compared to?
John E. Ford K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duval Charter At Baymeadows by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend John E. Ford K-8 School?
627 students attend John E. Ford K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of John E. Ford K-8 School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John E. Ford K-8 School?
John E. Ford K-8 School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does John E. Ford K-8 School offer ?
John E. Ford K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is John E. Ford K-8 School part of?
John E. Ford K-8 School is part of Duval School District.

School Calendar

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Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)

School Reviews

4   9/15/2021
My student has been at the school for the past five years and the teachers and staff have gone over and beyond to support him in his academic development.
- Posted by Parent - Kim

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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