James A. Long Elementary School
#1353 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#22846 of 50,301 nationally
About James A. Long Elementary School
James A. Long Elementary School is a public elementary located in Palatka, in the Putnam school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 565 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1353rd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (63th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 565.
There are 7 schools in Palatka; James A. Long Elementary School ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James A. Long Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James A. Long Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
Palatka · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
192 students · 2.4 km away
Palatka JR - SR High School
Palatka · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,568 students · 2.8 km away
Teen Parent PK Child Care Program
Palatka · Public other · Grades PK–PK
2 students · 2.9 km away
William D. Moseley Elementary School
Palatka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
558 students · 3.0 km away
The Children's Reading Center
Palatka · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
275 students · 5.4 km away
Kelley Smith Elementary School
Palatka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
776 students · 6.4 km away
Browning-Pearce Elementary School
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
679 students · 9.2 km away
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Boulevard Heights Elementary
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Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
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Manatee Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is James A. Long Elementary School a good school?
James A. Long Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 53.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1353 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James A. Long Elementary School rank in Florida?
James A. Long Elementary School ranks #1353 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #22846 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James A. Long Elementary School?
James A. Long Elementary School had 565 students in 2025.
Is James A. Long Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
James A. Long Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James A. Long Elementary School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of James A. Long Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.