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Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1090 Dancy St, Jacksonville, FL 32205 · (904) 381-7485 · Part of Duval County School District
Students
317
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
50%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
- School Grade A: near the top of Florida’s public schools
- Math proficiency 24 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 14.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency72%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 52.1%
Location
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1090 Dancy St, Jacksonville
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K20
Kindergarten51
Grade 146
Grade 255
Grade 349
Grade 443
Grade 553
Enrollment over time
370’20
345’21
376’22
332’23
317’24
Down 14.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 43%Black 38%Hispanic 9%Two or more races 9%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.