Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jacksonville, Florida 32209 · Duval
#1799 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#31343 of 50,301 nationally
About Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is a public elementary located in Jacksonville, in the Duval school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 233 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1799th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 233.
There are 170 schools in Jacksonville; Rufus E. Payne Elementary School ranks 106th of 164 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.4
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 Rufus E. Payne Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tiger Academy
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188 students · 1.3 km away
William M. Raines High School
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George Washington Carver Elementary
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297 students · 2.0 km away
Pickett Elementary School
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156 students · 2.1 km away
Jean Ribault Middle School
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530 students · 2.1 km away
Jean Ribault High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,224 students · 2.3 km away
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 2.4 km away
Northwestern Legends Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students · 3.3 km away
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rufus E. Payne Elementary School a good school?
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 40.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1799 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 Rufus E. Payne Elementary School rank in Florida?
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School ranks #1799 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #31343 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rufus E. Payne Elementary School?
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School had 233 students in 2025.
Is Rufus E. Payne Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Rufus E. Payne Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rufus E. Payne Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.