Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John E. Ford K-8 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 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John E. Ford K-8 School serves the northeast part of Jacksonville, FL, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most living within 0.8 miles of the school's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John E. Ford K-8 School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings
John E. Ford K-8 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 John E. Ford K-8 School is 0.46, 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
#2259 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
72%
21%
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White
12%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John E. Ford K-8 School's ranking?
John E. Ford K-8 School is ranked #2259 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are John E. Ford K-8 School often compared to?
John E. Ford K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duval Charter At Baymeadows by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend John E. Ford K-8 School?
631 students attend John E. Ford K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of John E. Ford K-8 School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John E. Ford K-8 School?
John E. Ford K-8 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does John E. Ford K-8 School offer ?
John E. Ford K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John E. Ford K-8 School part of?
John E. Ford K-8 School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is John E. Ford K-8 School located?
John E. Ford K-8 School is located in the Mid Westside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Mid Westside.
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