San Mateo Elementary School

600 Baisden Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5, San Mateo Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

San Mateo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

San Mateo Elementary School's student population of 534 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
534 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

San Mateo Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Mateo Elementary School is 0.67, 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)
#669 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of San Mateo Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Mateo 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.
66%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Mateo 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.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of San Mateo 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
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
37%
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Black
38%
21%
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White
42%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in San Mateo Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of San Mateo 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
48%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in San Mateo 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 San Mateo Elementary School's ranking?
San Mateo Elementary School is ranked #669 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are San Mateo Elementary School often compared to?
San Mateo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oceanway Elementary School, Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School, Biscayne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend San Mateo Elementary School?
534 students attend San Mateo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of San Mateo Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Mateo Elementary School?
San Mateo Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does San Mateo Elementary School offer ?
San Mateo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is San Mateo Elementary School part of?
San Mateo Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is San Mateo Elementary School located?
San Mateo Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 18 other public schools located in Northside.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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