Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. Allen Axson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. Allen Axson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
J. Allen Axson Elementary School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. Allen Axson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. Allen Axson Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
12%
21%
White
47%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 J. Allen Axson Elementary School's ranking?
J. Allen Axson Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are J. Allen Axson Elementary School often compared to?
J. Allen Axson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chet's Creek Elementary School, Alimacani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend J. Allen Axson Elementary School?
566 students attend J. Allen Axson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of J. Allen Axson Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Allen Axson Elementary School?
J. Allen Axson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does J. Allen Axson Elementary School offer ?
J. Allen Axson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J. Allen Axson Elementary School part of?
J. Allen Axson Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
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