John E. Ford K-8 School
Tel:
(904)630-6540
- John E. Ford K-8 School serves 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- John E. Ford K-8 School's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 677 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John E. Ford K-8 School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of John E. Ford K-8 School is 0.39, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2339 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 57% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 32% |
| Black | 77% | 22% |
| White | 13% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duval School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John E. Ford K-8 School is Darnell Cookman Middle/High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Darnell Cookman Middle/High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Darnell Cookman Middle/High School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Darnell Cookman Middle/High School Grades: 6-12 | 1160 students
0.5 miles
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(904)630-6805 0.5 6-12 1160 - Jacksonville Lavilla School Of The Arts Grades: 6-8 | 1047 students
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(904)633-6069 0.5 6-8 1047 - Jacksonville Mt. Herman Ese Center Special Education School
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Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904)630-6740 0.5 PK-12 154 - Jacksonville Stanton College Preparatory Grades: 9-12 | 1578 students
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Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904)630-6760 0.8 9-12 1578 - Jacksonville Young Womens Leadership Academy/ Young Mens Leadership Academy Grades: 6-8 | 421 students
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900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904)630-6900 0.9 6-8 421
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