RUFUS E. PAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public
Elementary Grades PK–5
Part of DUVAL
6725 HEMA RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209 · (904) 924-3020
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Academic performance
Math proficiency42%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 52.1%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
233Students enrolled
19:1Student–teacher ratio
83%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K20
Kindergarten41
Grade 133
Grade 236
Grade 337
Grade 437
Grade 529
Students
Black · 88%206
Two or more races · 5%11
White · 4%10
Hispanic · 2%5
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
236’20
271’21
225’22
224’23
233’24
Location
6725 HEMA RD JACKSONVILLE
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.