Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jacksonville, Florida 32205 · Duval
#727 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#11747 of 50,301 nationally
About Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
Ruth N. Upson 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 317 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 727th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 317.
There are 170 schools in Jacksonville; Ruth N. Upson Elementary School ranks 32nd of 164 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.6
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 Ruth N. Upson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wayman Academy of the Arts
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153 students · 1.2 km away
Riverside High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,638 students · 1.5 km away
Fishweir Elementary School
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442 students · 1.8 km away
Pinedale Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students · 1.8 km away
Ramona Boulevard Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students · 2.3 km away
West Riverside Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students · 2.3 km away
Hyde Park Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
272 students · 2.3 km away
Central Riverside Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students · 3.0 km away
Annie R. Morgan Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
192 students · 3.2 km away
Teen Parent Service Center
Jacksonville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 3.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ruth N. Upson Elementary School a good school?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 69.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #727 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 Ruth N. Upson Elementary School rank in Florida?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School ranks #727 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #11747 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ruth N. Upson Elementary School?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School had 317 students in 2025.
Is Ruth N. Upson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ruth N. Upson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ruth N. Upson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.