Jacksonville Classical Academy vs John E. Ford K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Jacksonville · Charter other · Grades K–10
734 students
John E. Ford K-8 School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
631 students
| Measure | Jacksonville Classical Academy Jacksonville, Florida | John E. Ford K-8 School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1770 of 2,187 |
| National rank | – | #30702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–10 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 734 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville Classical Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 51.2%).
- •John E. Ford K-8 School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.6).
- •Jacksonville Classical Academy is the larger school with 734 students compared with 631.
- •Jacksonville Classical Academy is a charter school while John E. Ford K-8 School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville Classical Academy better than John E. Ford K-8 School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jacksonville Classical Academy and John E. Ford K-8 School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville Classical Academy: 734. John E. Ford K-8 School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville Classical Academy and John E. Ford K-8 School rank in Florida?
Jacksonville Classical Academy is unranked and John E. Ford K-8 School is 1770th of 2,187 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).