Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School

Summary:

Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 483 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 33.7% to 60.4%, which are much higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to 49% in the district and 53% statewide. The student population is predominantly African American (58.18%), with a smaller percentage of Hispanic (20.7%) and White (8.9%) students, which is notably different from some of the nearby schools, such as Hidden Oaks Elementary School and Venetia Elementary School, which have more diverse student populations.

When comparing Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School to nearby schools, several interesting patterns emerge. John Stockton Elementary School, which is ranked 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, has significantly higher test scores and a much lower chronic absenteeism rate than Sadie T. Tillis. Additionally, KIPP Impact Academy, a public charter school, has lower test scores than the state and district averages, but higher than Sadie T. Tillis in several areas. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School community.

Detail:

Public K-5

6084 Morse Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32244

(904) 573-1090

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
1982^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,806

Students who attend Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Westside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

Number of students: 483

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.2%

Hispanic:

20.7%

White:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School ranks worse than 87.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 89^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.96. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (58.2%), Hispanic (20.7%), White (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is 21.9. 117 elementary schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is $8,806. 109 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	38.15	1091^st	1688	35.4%
2007	23.29	1449^th	1786	18.9%
2008	20.61	1499^th	1789	16.2%
2009	20.05	1564^th	1847	15.3%
2010	7.33	1840^th	1919	4.1%
2011	10.20	1865^th	1985	6.0%
2012	11.38	1855^th	1984	6.5%
2013	14.13	1859^th	2029	8.4%
2014	10.10	1969^th	2064	4.6%
2016	27.56	1563^rd	2087	25.1%
2017	23.01	1694^th	2112	19.8%
2018	26.78	1609^th	2118	24.0%
2019	17.39	1901^st	2182	12.9%
2021	9.44	2138^th	2247	4.9%
2022	12.25	2061^st	2219	7.1%
2023	17.36	1974^th	2240	11.9%
2024	16.96	1982^nd	2256	12.1%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, March 18, 2019

Awful teachers (2 second grade ones in particular) with no control of their classrooms.
Overcrowded classrooms.
Dangerous
Do not send your children here Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	640	165	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	824
1989	689	139	25	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	859
1990	702	181	34	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	936
1991	390	130	6	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	541
1992	292	95	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1993	266	77	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
1994	354	132	2	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	519
1995	333	156	7	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
1996	333	156	7	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
1997	320	171	11	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	529
1998	327	179	4	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	546
1999	254	194	8	31	3	n/a	n/a	0	490
2000	239	201	11	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
2001	213	208	9	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2002	162	206	8	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	402
2003	162	206	8	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	402
2004	145	226	6	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	418
2005	157	216	9	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	420
2006	139	268	13	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	465
2007	121	253	19	40	2	n/a	n/a	32	467
2008	96	289	27	47	1	n/a	n/a	31	491
2009	95	283	22	44	2	n/a	n/a	33	479
2010	90	376	26	54	2	n/a	n/a	34	582
2011	100	321	19	45	2	0	22	0	509
2012	87	335	15	53	1	0	25	0	516
2013	103	365	16	62	3	0	52	0	601
2014	78	357	16	75	5	0	45	0	576
2015	67	326	9	80	4	0	42	0	528
2016	72	325	9	87	3	0	46	0	542
2017	74	304	7	77	3	0	38	0	503
2018	76	284	11	76	1	0	41	0	489
2019	68	281	13	84	3	1	36	0	486
2020	44	244	10	98	1	1	35	0	433
2021	43	210	11	104	1	2	28	0	399
2022	44	245	10	96	2	4	31	0	432
2023	43	281	15	100	3	4	37	0	483

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	824	42.0	19.6	35.1
1989	859	42.0	20.4	31.3
1990	936	45.0	20.8	28.8
1991	541	27.0	20.0	53.8
1992	393	20.0	19.6	46.1
1993	363	17.0	21.4	53.7
1994	519	24.0	21.6	30.8
1995	530	24.0	22.1	53.6
1996	530	24.0	22.1	53.6
1997	529	26.0	20.3	52.4
1998	546	27.0	20.2	39.6
1999	490	27.0	18.1	76.3
2000	481	24.0	20.0	78.6
2001	459	21.0	21.9	83.7
2002	402	21.0	19.1	76.4
2003	402	21.0	19.1	76.4
2004	418	24.0	17.4	73
2005	420	25.0	16.8	67.9
2006	465	29.0	16.0	66.5
2007	467	27.0	17.3	70.6
2008	491	30.0	16.4	64.3
2009	479	32.1	15.5	78.7
2010	582	34.0	17.1	79.7
2011	509	34.0	14.9	76
2012	516	32.0	16.1	80.6
2013	601	34.0	17.6	75
2014	576	34.0	16.9	69.6
2015	528	33.0	16.0	60.4
2016	542	31.0	17.4	75.3
2017	503	33.0	15.2	71.8
2018	489	28.0	17.4	77.1
2019	486	25.0	19.4	75.1
2020	433	26.0	16.6	73.4
2021	399	24.0	16.6	72.4
2022	432	20.0	21.6	75
2023	483	22.0	21.9	78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	824	42.0	19.6	35.1
1989	859	42.0	20.4	31.3
1990	936	45.0	20.8	28.8
1991	541	27.0	20.0	53.8
1992	393	20.0	19.6	46.1
1993	363	17.0	21.4	53.7
1994	519	24.0	21.6	30.8
1995	530	24.0	22.1	53.6
1996	530	24.0	22.1	53.6
1997	529	26.0	20.3	52.4
1998	546	27.0	20.2	39.6
1999	490	27.0	18.1	76.3
2000	481	24.0	20.0	78.6
2001	459	21.0	21.9	83.7
2002	402	21.0	19.1	76.4
2003	402	21.0	19.1	76.4
2004	418	24.0	17.4	73
2005	420	25.0	16.8	67.9
2006	465	29.0	16.0	66.5
2007	467	27.0	17.3	70.6
2008	491	30.0	16.4	64.3
2009	479	32.1	15.5	78.7
2010	582	34.0	17.1	79.7
2011	509	34.0	14.9	76
2012	516	32.0	16.1	80.6
2013	601	34.0	17.6	75
2014	576	34.0	16.9	69.6
2015	528	33.0	16.0	60.4
2016	542	31.0	17.4	75.3
2017	503	33.0	15.2	71.8
2018	489	28.0	17.4	77.1
2019	486	25.0	19.4	75.1
2020	433	26.0	16.6	73.4
2021	399	24.0	16.6	72.4
2022	432	20.0	21.6	75
2023	483	22.0	21.9	78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$770 (10.0%)	$6,927 (90.0%)	$7,697
2019	$648 (8.7%)	$6,833 (91.3%)	$7,482
2020	$640 (7.9%)	$7,473 (92.1%)	$8,112
2021	$1,205 (14.0%)	$7,411 (86.0%)	$8,616
2022	$1,416 (17.8%)	$6,561 (82.2%)	$7,977
2023	$1,946 (22.1%)	$6,860 (77.9%)	$8,806

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1901^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1974^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School)	35	22	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School)	49	39	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School)	34	26	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School)	47	44	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School)	29	19	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School)	42	37	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School)	37	36	1%
5th Grade Science (Duval)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	486	483	0.6%
African American	281	281
American Indian	3	3
Asian	13	15	15.4%
Hispanic	84	100	19%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	68	43	36.8%
Two or More Races	36	37	2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.1%	78.9%	3.8%

Schools Near Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School	Public	K-5	6084 Morse Ave	Jacksonville	32244	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1090	483	22	21.9	78.9%	43 (8.9%)	281 (58.2%)	100 (20.7%)	15 (3.1%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	37 (7.7%)	17	1982^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	12.1%		17.4	1974^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.9%	8	39.0	20.0	26.0				36.0	52.0	42.0				25.0				$8,806	$1,946	$6,860
Timucuan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5429 110th St	Jacksonville	32244	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1130	491	30	16.3	77.4%	66 (13.4%)	273 (55.6%)	105 (21.4%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (7.9%)	16	2006^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.1%		19.3	1920^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.3%	86	30.0	24.0	22.0				57.0	34.0	40.0				28.0				$10,661	$2,466	$8,195
KIPP Impact Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7000 103rd Street	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 683-6643	535	25	21.4	30.8%	32 (6.0%)	417 (77.9%)	65 (12.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	13.3	2074^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.1%					(n/a)	20.0			41.0	34.0	32.0	10.0			37.0	50.0	64.0		42.0	94.0	60.0	$11,448	$00	$11,448
Oak Hill Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	6910 Daughtry Blvd S	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1030	263	38	6.9	55.5%	71 (27.0%)	146 (55.5%)	27 (10.3%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.4%)								(n/a)																	$32,779	$5,992	$26,787
Cedar Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	6534 Ish Brant Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1050	450	21	21.4	75.8%	75 (16.7%)	232 (51.6%)	74 (16.4%)	28 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.7%)	18.7	1937^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.1%		28.9	1639^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.8%	298	35.0	32.0	31.0				38.0	35.0	41.0				45.0				$9,535	$2,148	$7,388
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	7750 Tempest St S	Jacksonville	32244	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1120	547	29	18.8	72.9%	81 (14.8%)	299 (54.7%)	125 (22.9%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	29 (5.3%)	13.2	2079^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.8%		17	1984^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.4%	95	41.0	32.0	29.0				37.0	23.0	12.0				41.0				$10,057	$2,613	$7,443
Hidden Oaks Elementary School	Public	K-5	6127 Cedar Hills Blvd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1020	181	9	20.1	74.0%	22 (12.2%)	114 (63.0%)	33 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.6%)	29	1651^st of 2256 public elementary schools	26.8%		58.5	876^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.9%	775	39.0	29.0	47.0				47.0	16.0	50.0				56.0				$14,602	$3,725	$10,877
Venetia Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	4300 Timuquana Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 381-3990	377	23	16.3	47.5%	109 (28.9%)	140 (37.1%)	75 (19.9%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.4%)	53.2	1014^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.1%		56.8	921^st of 2240 public elementary schools	58.9%	93	48.0	50.0	45.0				69.0	66.0	45.0				66.0				$10,320	$1,594	$8,727
John Stockton Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	4827 Carlisle Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 381-3955	425	27	15.7	21.9%	270 (63.5%)	68 (16.0%)	47 (11.1%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.1%)	94.7	58^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.4%		93.9	67^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.0%	9	94.0	71.0	82.0				96.0	86.0	85.0				78.0				$9,889	$1,434	$8,456
Gregory Drive Elementary School	Public	K-5	7800 Gregory Dr	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1190	530	26	20.3	75.7%	78 (14.7%)	328 (61.9%)	79 (14.9%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.4%)	19.7	1909^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.4%		18.1	1957^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.6%	48	33.0	34.0	37.0				39.0	47.0	40.0				37.0				$9,409	$2,271	$7,139

Frequently Asked Questions about Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School?

Students at Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School are 58% African American, 21% Hispanic, 9% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School in?

Duval

What schools do graduates of Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Westside High School

How many students attend Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School.

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Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Florida elementary schools.

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