John E. Ford K-8 School vs Lavilla School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 836 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John E. Ford K-8 School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
631 students
Lavilla School of the Arts
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
972 students
| Measure | John E. Ford K-8 School Jacksonville, Florida | Lavilla School of the Arts Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1770 of 2,187 | #70 of 563 |
| National rank | #30702 of 50,301 | #1835 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 631 | 972 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 72% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lavilla School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 41.9).
- •Lavilla School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Lavilla School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 39%).
- •Lavilla School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 51.2%).
- •John E. Ford K-8 School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.8).
- •Lavilla School of the Arts is the larger school with 972 students compared with 631.
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 John E. Ford K-8 School better than Lavilla School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Lavilla School of the Arts ranks higher (77.9 vs 41.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John E. Ford K-8 School and Lavilla School of the Arts?
About 836 m in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John E. Ford K-8 School: 631. Lavilla School of the Arts: 972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John E. Ford K-8 School and Lavilla School of the Arts rank in Florida?
John E. Ford K-8 School is 1770th of 2,187 and Lavilla School of the Arts is 70th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).