Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruth N. Upson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth N. Upson Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#521 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
38%
21%
White
45%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
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 Ruth N. Upson Elementary School's ranking?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School is ranked #521 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ruth N. Upson Elementary School often compared to?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fishweir Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ruth N. Upson Elementary School?
345 students attend Ruth N. Upson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ruth N. Upson Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth N. Upson Elementary School?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ruth N. Upson Elementary School offer ?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ruth N. Upson Elementary School part of?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
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