Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
Tel:
(904)924-3020
- Rufus E. Payne Elementary School serves 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
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Rufus E. Payne Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Rufus E. Payne Elementary School's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 304 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rufus E. Payne Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. 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 | #2722 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 32% |
| Black | 97% | 22% |
| White | n/a | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 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 Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is William M. Raines High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jean Ribault Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tiger Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Tiger Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 225 students
0.6 miles
6079 Bagley Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904)309-6840 0.6 K-5 225 - Jacksonville S. A. Hull Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 246 students
0.8 miles
7528 Hull St
Jacksonville, FL 32219
(904)924-3136 0.8 PK-5 246 - Jacksonville William M. Raines High School Grades: 9-12 | 1221 students
1.1 miles
3663 Raines Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904)924-3049 1.1 9-12 1221 - Jacksonville George Washington Carver Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 446 students
1.2 miles
2854 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904)924-3122 1.2 PK-6 446 - Jacksonville Jean Ribault Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 644 students
1.2 miles
3610 Ribault Scenic Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904)924-3062 1.2 6-8 644
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