J. Allen Axson Elementary School
J. Allen Axson Elementary School serves 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
J. Allen Axson Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- 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
School Overview
J. Allen Axson Elementary School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
577 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
J. Allen Axson Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of J. Allen Axson Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 3628 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
59%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
56%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
3%

Hispanic
12%
35%

Black
12%
22%

White
49%
36%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the J. Allen Axson Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Weather Day (Schools closed)
October 14, 2022 (Friday)
Schools closed
November 23, 2022 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - Schools/Admin Offices Closed
November 24, 2022 (Thursday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 19, 2022 (Monday)
Weather Day (Schools closed)
February 17, 2023 (Friday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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