Ruth N. Upson Elementary School

1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruth N. Upson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ruth N. Upson Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ruth N. Upson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth N. Upson Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#868 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ruth N. Upson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ruth N. Upson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ruth N. Upson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ruth N. Upson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
37%
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Black
37%
21%
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White
45%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Ruth N. Upson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ruth N. Upson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ruth N. Upson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruth N. Upson Elementary School's ranking?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School is ranked #868 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ruth N. Upson Elementary School often compared to?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fishweir Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ruth N. Upson Elementary School?
376 students attend Ruth N. Upson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ruth N. Upson Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth N. Upson Elementary School?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruth N. Upson Elementary School offer ?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ruth N. Upson Elementary School part of?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Ruth N. Upson Elementary School located?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Northwest.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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