J. Allen Axson Elementary School

Summary:

J. Allen Axson Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 574 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade and part of the Duval School District.

J. Allen Axson Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with exceptional academic achievement that significantly outpaces the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to just 49% in the district and 55% statewide. The school's diverse student population, with 44.6% White, 11.85% African American, 15.33% Hispanic, 16.03% Asian, and 11.67% two or more races, is a strength that sets it apart from many nearby schools, such as Abess Park Elementary and Kernan Trail Elementary, which tend to have more homogeneous student populations.

While J. Allen Axson Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate has increased to 22.5% in 2022-2023, it remains lower than some nearby schools, such as Abess Park Elementary (38.6%) and Twin Lakes Academy Elementary (29.9%). Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 17.6%, compared to higher rates at nearby schools, which may contribute to its exceptional academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

4763 Sutton Park Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32224

(904) 992-3600

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,074

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 574

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.6%

Asian:

16.0%

Hispanic:

15.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J. Allen Axson Elementary School ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.58. (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 Student population at J. Allen Axson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.6%), Asian (16%), Hispanic (15.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. Allen Axson Elementary School is 15.9, which is the 47^th best among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare J. Allen Axson Elementary School employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. Allen Axson Elementary School is $12,074, which is the 38^th highest among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

J. Allen Axson 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 J. Allen Axson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	75.75	399^th	1786	77.7%
2008	69.93	532^nd	1789	70.3%
2009	81.92	286^th	1847	84.5%
2010	83.71	251^st	1919	86.9%
2011	87.82	162^nd	1985	91.8%
2012	84.62	249^th	1984	87.4%
2013	85.44	234^th	2029	88.5%
2014	88.68	173^rd	2064	91.6%
2016	91.69	121^st	2087	94.2%
2017	93.69	62^nd	2112	97.1%
2018	90.75	135^th	2118	93.6%
2019	92.95	77^th	2182	96.5%
2021	93.61	91^st	2247	96.0%
2022	93.45	83^rd	2219	96.3%
2023	93.60	76^th	2240	96.6%
2024	91.58	125^th	2256	94.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, October 7, 2010

The facility is great. Beware they expect students to start reading at age 3. So get a tutor(kumon). A lot of principle and teacher kids go their. There kids already have an advantage. The principles and teachers children already have the books for class. They have already studied the material. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 19, 2009

I love this school. My sons go here and love the montessori approach to learning. Each class has a garden and there is a lot of interaction/activities between parents and the school (ie., volunteering, class activities). It's small enough that everyone knows your name here and your child. My son performs above grade level so I like that they test at the beginning of the year to determine their level and then give them work that matches (instead of simply teaching to the average). They don't compete against others here...only themselves. Close Quote

Enrollment information for J. Allen Axson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	295	82	36	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
2006	342	77	42	41	4	n/a	n/a	0	506
2007	286	78	36	41	5	n/a	n/a	29	475
2008	287	91	45	40	3	n/a	n/a	36	502
2009	248	77	41	33	3	n/a	n/a	39	441
2010	311	109	62	42	2	n/a	n/a	34	560
2011	300	110	57	48	2	3	34	0	554
2012	304	94	66	47	2	3	33	0	549
2013	297	95	64	47	2	4	36	0	545
2014	309	90	67	55	1	5	37	0	564
2015	313	88	58	57	1	6	48	0	571
2016	322	76	66	64	2	6	56	0	592
2017	332	78	57	64	2	6	59	0	598
2018	313	79	60	58	1	6	65	0	582
2019	303	80	72	65	1	5	64	0	590
2020	281	78	82	60	1	5	71	0	578
2021	284	70	83	70	1	3	66	0	577
2022	263	69	87	76	1	2	68	0	566
2023	256	68	92	88	1	2	67	0	574

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 J. Allen Axson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	444	26.0	17.1	20.7
2006	506	27.0	18.7	12.3
2007	475	25.0	19.0	13.7
2008	502	27.0	18.6	9
2009	441	30.1	15.2	9.5
2010	560	29.5	18.9	11.4
2011	554	31.0	17.8	13.2
2012	549	33.0	16.6	12.4
2013	545	35.0	15.5	10.5
2014	564	35.0	16.1	12.2
2015	571	37.0	15.4	14.2
2016	592	36.0	16.4	16.4
2017	598	36.0	16.6	14.4
2018	582	37.0	15.7	17.2
2019	590	37.0	15.9	14.7
2020	578	37.0	15.6	15.9
2021	577	38.0	15.1	17.3
2022	566	36.0	15.7	15.4
2023	574	36.0	15.9	17.6

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 J. Allen Axson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	444	26.0	17.1	20.7
2006	506	27.0	18.7	12.3
2007	475	25.0	19.0	13.7
2008	502	27.0	18.6	9
2009	441	30.1	15.2	9.5
2010	560	29.5	18.9	11.4
2011	554	31.0	17.8	13.2
2012	549	33.0	16.6	12.4
2013	545	35.0	15.5	10.5
2014	564	35.0	16.1	12.2
2015	571	37.0	15.4	14.2
2016	592	36.0	16.4	16.4
2017	598	36.0	16.6	14.4
2018	582	37.0	15.7	17.2
2019	590	37.0	15.9	14.7
2020	578	37.0	15.6	15.9
2021	577	38.0	15.1	17.3
2022	566	36.0	15.7	15.4
2023	574	36.0	15.9	17.6

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 J. Allen Axson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$340 (3.7%)	$8,787 (96.3%)	$9,127
2019	$95 (1.1%)	$8,943 (98.9%)	$9,038
2020	$397 (4.1%)	$9,367 (95.9%)	$9,763
2021	$597 (5.9%)	$9,474 (94.1%)	$10,072
2022	$2,158 (18.8%)	$9,344 (81.3%)	$11,500
2023	$1,760 (14.6%)	$10,315 (85.4%)	$12,074

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J. Allen Axson 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 77^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 76^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J. Allen Axson Elementary School)	90	77	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J. Allen Axson Elementary School)	86	73	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J. Allen Axson Elementary School)	78	94	16%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (J. Allen Axson Elementary School)	90	99	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (J. Allen Axson Elementary School)	87	88	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (J. Allen Axson Elementary School)	79	82	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (J. Allen Axson Elementary School)	81	90	9%
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	590	574	2.7%
African American	80	68	15%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	72	92	27.8%
Hispanic	65	88	35.4%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	303	256	15.5%
Two or More Races	64	67	4.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.7%	17.6%	2.9%

Schools Near J. Allen Axson 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 Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
J. Allen Axson Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4763 Sutton Park Ct	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 992-3600	574	36	15.9	17.6%	256 (44.6%)	68 (11.8%)	88 (15.3%)	92 (16.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	67 (11.7%)	91.6	125^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.5%		93.6	76^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.6%	49	85.0	81.0	73.0				84.0	82.0	78.0				71.0						$12,074	$1,760	$10,315
Chet's Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	13200 Chets Creek Blvd	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 992-6390	1,095	70	15.6	36.2%	496 (45.3%)	70 (6.4%)	344 (31.4%)	82 (7.5%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	94 (8.6%)	81.4	368^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.7%		85	288^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.1%	80	69.0	67.0	61.0				78.0	82.0	72.0				65.0						$10,035	$1,437	$8,598
Duval Charter School At Coastal	Public, Charter	K-8	12800 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 512-6757	1,141	52	21.9	48.9%	509 (44.6%)	137 (12.0%)	294 (25.8%)	115 (10.1%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.8%)	75 (6.6%)	37.1	1428^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.7%		50.3	1091^st of 2240 public elementary schools	51.3%	337	50.0	45.0	51.0	46.0	53.0	45.0	53.0	46.0	56.0	44.0	27.0	62.0	36.0	51.0	84.0	97.0	96.0	70.0	$8,086	$901	$7,185
Kernan Trail Elementary School	Public	K-5	2281 Kernan Blvd S	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 220-1310	646	40	16.1	41.5%	265 (41.0%)	124 (19.2%)	147 (22.8%)	54 (8.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.2%)	65.7	733^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	67.5%		79.5	416^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.4%	317	59.0	56.0	58.0				73.0	74.0	55.0				57.0						$10,814	$1,849	$8,965
Seabreeze Elementary School	Public	K-5	1400 Seabreeze Ave	Jacksonville Beach	32250	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 247-5900	519	30	17.3	33.3%	334 (64.4%)	94 (18.1%)	47 (9.1%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.4%)	76.9	485^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.5%		79.4	422^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	81.2%	63	57.0	64.0	68.0				67.0	75.0	69.0				73.0						$9,009	$1,161	$7,847
Twin Lakes Academy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8000 Point Meadows Dr	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 538-0239	881	47	18.7	50.4%	222 (25.2%)	392 (44.5%)	160 (18.2%)	47 (5.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (6.4%)	31.3	1585^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.7%		32.8	1533^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	31.6%	52	32.0	38.0	46.0				49.0	49.0	46.0				50.0						$8,648	$1,536	$7,112
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	315 10th St S	Jacksonville Beach	32250	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 247-5942	626	36	17.3	9.1%	212 (33.9%)	17 (2.7%)	36 (5.8%)	315 (50.3%)	14 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.8%)	99	2^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	99.9%		99.1	2^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	99.9%		94.0	97.0	96.0				97.0	97.0	98.0				99.0						$9,046	$1,250	$7,795
River City Science Academy Intracoastal	Public, Charter	K-8	2002 San Pablo Rd South	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 855-8010	718	41	17.5	39.7%	368 (51.3%)	91 (12.7%)	151 (21.0%)	34 (4.7%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (9.3%)	81.4	370^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.6%		73	556^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.2%	186	69.0	76.0	73.0	61.0	71.0	60.0	88.0	89.0	77.0	67.0	79.0	77.0	77.0	44.0	100.0		91.0	83.0	$9,391	$1,455	$7,937
Alimacani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2051 San Pablo Rd S	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 221-7101	752	47	16.0	30.9%	476 (63.3%)	57 (7.6%)	141 (18.8%)	17 (2.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (7.6%)	79.4	424^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.2%		72.9	559^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.0%	135	71.0	65.0	63.0				79.0	70.0	67.0				66.0						$10,777	$1,851	$8,925
Abess Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12731 Abess Blvd	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 220-1260	600	43	13.9	51.3%	232 (38.7%)	141 (23.5%)	88 (14.7%)	46 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	88 (14.7%)	67.2	696^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.1%		74.4	518^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.9%	178	64.0	55.0	51.0				77.0	71.0	52.0				68.0						$12,543	$2,531	$10,011

Frequently Asked Questions about J. Allen Axson Elementary School

What district is J. Allen Axson Elementary School in?

Duval

Is J. Allen Axson Elementary School a good school?

Yes. J. Allen Axson Elementary School ranks in the top 5.5% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of J. Allen Axson Elementary School?

Students at J. Allen Axson Elementary School are 45% White, 16% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 12% African American, 12% Two or more races.

How many students attend J. Allen Axson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 574 students attended J. Allen Axson Elementary School.

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