Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R. V. Daniels Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
R. V. Daniels Elementary School's student population of 121 students has declined by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Motto
R.V. Daniels empowers students to explore and make the most of their strengths.
School Rankings
R. V. Daniels Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. V. Daniels Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#1583 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
3%
38%
Black
88%
21%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. V. Daniels Elementary School's ranking?
R. V. Daniels Elementary School is ranked #1583 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are R. V. Daniels Elementary School often compared to?
R. V. Daniels Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend R. V. Daniels Elementary School?
121 students attend R. V. Daniels Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of R. V. Daniels Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R. V. Daniels Elementary School?
R. V. Daniels Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does R. V. Daniels Elementary School offer ?
R. V. Daniels Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R. V. Daniels Elementary School part of?
R. V. Daniels Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is R. V. Daniels Elementary School located?
R. V. Daniels Elementary 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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