John E. Ford K-8 School vs Smart Pope Livingston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km 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
Smart Pope Livingston Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
405 students
| Measure | John E. Ford K-8 School Jacksonville, Florida | Smart Pope Livingston Elementary Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1770 of 2,187 | #2160 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #30702 of 50,301 | #43813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 631 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John E. Ford K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 21.7).
- •John E. Ford K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 85.2%).
- •John E. Ford K-8 School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.4).
- •John E. Ford K-8 School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 405.
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 Smart Pope Livingston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John E. Ford K-8 School ranks higher (41.9 vs 21.7 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 Smart Pope Livingston Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John E. Ford K-8 School: 631. Smart Pope Livingston Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John E. Ford K-8 School and Smart Pope Livingston Elementary rank in Florida?
John E. Ford K-8 School is 1770th of 2,187 and Smart Pope Livingston Elementary is 2160th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).