John E. Ford K-8 School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jacksonville, Florida 32209 · Duval
#1770 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#30702 of 50,301 nationally
About John E. Ford K-8 School
John E. Ford K-8 School is a public elementary located in Jacksonville, in the Duval school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 631 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1770th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 631.
There are 170 schools in Jacksonville; John E. Ford K-8 School ranks 101st of 164 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.5
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 John E. Ford K-8 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John E. Ford K-8 School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,068 students · 819 m away
Lavilla School of the Arts
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
972 students · 836 m away
Stanton College Preparatory
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,270 students · 1.4 km away
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students · 1.6 km away
Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students · 1.9 km away
Smart Pope Livingston Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
405 students · 1.9 km away
Springfield Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
850 students · 2.0 km away
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Jacksonville · Charter other · Grades K–10
734 students · 2.1 km away
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
245 students · 2.3 km away
R. V. Daniels Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
121 students · 2.5 km away
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Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center
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630 students
Sabal Palm Elementary School
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Knights Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is John E. Ford K-8 School a good school?
John E. Ford K-8 School has a Success Index (US) of 41.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1770 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 John E. Ford K-8 School rank in Florida?
John E. Ford K-8 School ranks #1770 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #30702 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John E. Ford K-8 School?
John E. Ford K-8 School had 631 students in 2025.
Is John E. Ford K-8 School a elementary school or a high school?
John E. Ford K-8 School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John E. Ford K-8 School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John E. Ford K-8 School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.