Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James A. Long Elementary 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 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James A. Long Elementary School serves the northern part of Palatka, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 161.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
James A. Long Elementary School's student population of 565 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Hear us Roar!
School Rankings
James A. Long Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James A. Long Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2387 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James A. Long Elementary School's ranking?
James A. Long Elementary School is ranked #2387 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James A. Long Elementary School often compared to?
James A. Long Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelley Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James A. Long Elementary School?
565 students attend James A. Long Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of James A. Long Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James A. Long Elementary School?
James A. Long Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James A. Long Elementary School offer ?
James A. Long Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James A. Long Elementary School part of?
James A. Long Elementary School is part of Putnam School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
It''s four stars....
1 10/10/2025
Whoever wrote the top review is not aware of how terrible this school is. Don't send your kids here if you can help it. Poor communication between the faculty and staff. The teachers have no idea what is going on outside their own classroom. Staff and teacher treat the students like a statistic I.e. they don't care about our kids here. Terrible safety we tested the staff and they have no idea who they let in the door. We could have walked in and shot up the place very easily. No officer on property. This school system is failing our children. Asst Principal sent a student home, claiming she was suspended and the child's teacher had no idea about it. Why work in the field of education if you don't care about children?? I hope more parents are alerted to this poor excuse of a school and take action. They also need a bullying program. Please contact the superintendent and the school board. Putnam county needs to clean up our schools.
1 10/10/2025
Don't send your kids here. The teachers are useless and don't communicate with the parents. Poor staff training, terrible bullying problem. Idk what the principal and asst principal do all day but it's not helping our kids. Someone needs to do something about this place.
5 10/10/2025
Great school. My son and daughter's teachers are always talking to us through the dojo and keeping us in the loop. I have nothing bad to say about James. A Long Cambridge program.
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