Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rufus E. Payne 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#2653 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
91%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rufus E. Payne Elementary School's ranking?
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is ranked #2653 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Rufus E. Payne Elementary School?
224 students attend Rufus E. Payne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rufus E. Payne Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rufus E. Payne Elementary School?
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rufus E. Payne Elementary School offer ?
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rufus E. Payne Elementary School part of?
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Rufus E. Payne Elementary School located?
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 18 other public schools located in Northside.
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