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Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School

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Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School ranks 1638 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1638^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 27% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School in Jacksonville, FL, is a large elementary school serving 758 students in grades PK through 5 within the Duval district, where a significant majority of families (75.5%) qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school presents a mixed picture for parents. On one hand, math is a clear strength: in the most recent school year, 4th and 5th graders achieved math proficiency rates (67% and 63%) that exceeded both the district and state averages. This is a standout achievement compared to nearby schools like George Washington Carver Elementary (28% and 55%) and Northwestern Legends Elementary (58% and 38%). However, science proficiency lags significantly behind, with only 42% of 5th graders meeting standards—a 21-point gap compared to math. The school’s overall ranking has been volatile, dropping from a high of the 53rd percentile in 2020-2021 to the 27th percentile currently, suggesting that past improvements were not sustained.

The most critical challenge is chronic absenteeism, which affects nearly half of all students (48% in 2023-2024). This rate is far above the state average of 31.4% and is likely a major barrier to learning. For context, Dinsmore Elementary School, just 3 miles away, has a much lower absenteeism rate (43.1%) and a higher overall ranking (54th percentile). Despite being the largest school in its area, Pearson spends less per student ($9,661) than smaller nearby schools like Rufus E. Payne Elementary ($20,797) and S. A. Hull Elementary ($15,001), raising questions about resource allocation for its high-needs population.

758

Students ?

18.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,661

Per pupil spending ?

75.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4346 Roanoke Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32208

(904) 924-3077

District: Duval

Students who attend Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jean Ribault Middle School
High:	Jean Ribault High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.6%

White:

6.1%

Hispanic:

4.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 28th percentile in 2016 → 27th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (51% vs 62% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (48% vs 31% Florida)

!Science scores 18 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg56%

Florida avg62%

1,638^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 27%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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SchoolDigger rating ?

65^th of 118Elementary Schools in the Duval

54^th of 70Duval among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	31.4	1638 of 2240	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	37.7	1428 of 2258	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.9	1804 of 2256	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.2	1795 of 2240	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	47.4	1126 of 2219	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.4	1057 of 2247	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	8.0	2089 of 2182	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	7.6	2043 of 2118	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	17.7	1841 of 2112	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	30.4	1501 of 2087	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	47.8	1070 of 2064	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	27.7	1547 of 2029	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	27.0	1516 of 1984	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	44.9	1164 of 1985	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	45.4	1133 of 1919	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	20.9	1546 of 1847	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	18.8	1535 of 1789	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	4.4	1741 of 1786	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	1.9	1682 of 1688	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math60%-4 vs state

English Language Arts45%-16 vs state

Science42%-18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4346 Roanoke Blvd	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3077	758	40	18.9	75.5%	46 (6.1%)	649 (85.6%)	34 (4.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.3%)	31.4	1638^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.9%		37.7	1428^th of 2258 public elementary schools	36.8%	210	36.0	53.0	47.0	52.0	67.0	63.0	42.0	$9,661	$921	$8,740
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3501 Winton Dr	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3086	366	26	14.0	71.3%	22 (6.0%)	319 (87.2%)	16 (4.4%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	13.6	2068^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.7%		15.7	2020^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.5%	48	33.0	41.0	56.0	44.0	32.0	48.0	33.0	$15,645	$2,469	$13,175
S. A. Hull Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7528 Hull St	Jacksonville	32219	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3136	188	8	23.5	64.4%	7 (3.7%)	152 (80.9%)	19 (10.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	36.6	1489^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.5%		30.6	1622^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	28.2%	133	52.0	20.0	63.0	59.0	43.0	67.0	63.0	$15,001	$2,162	$12,839
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6725 Hema Rd	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3020	233	12	19.4	82.8%	10 (4.3%)	206 (88.4%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	17.8	1980^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.6%		52.2	1063^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	52.9%	917	38.0	28.0	49.0	62.0	38.0	46.0	36.0	$20,797	$7,621	$13,176
Garden City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2814 Dunn Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3130	390	22	17.7	63.1%	39 (10.0%)	293 (75.1%)	35 (9.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.9%)	22.4	1862^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	16.9%		26.6	1739^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.0%	123	55.0	48.0	54.0	41.0	47.0	34.0	43.0	$10,259	$1,172	$9,088
Tiger Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	6079 Bagley Rd	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 309-6840	198	9	22.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	183 (92.4%)	8 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	20.7	1906^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.9%		14.8	2039^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.7%	133	34.0	33.0	52.0	26.0	63.0	44.0	52.0	$16,123	$2,071	$14,052
George Washington Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2854 W 45th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3122	297	13	22.8	83.5%	14 (4.7%)	252 (84.8%)	13 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	7.8	2174^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.9%		10.3	2144^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.0%	30	16.0	30.0	33.0	34.0	28.0	55.0	24.0	$10,026	$1,088	$8,938
Somerset Academy-Elementary Eagle Campus	Public, Charter	K-5	2100 Dunn Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 551-3292	324	15	21.6	85.5%	14 (4.3%)	287 (88.6%)	16 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	38.4	1443^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.6%		33.3	1546^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.5%	103	62.0	63.0	36.0	71.0	61.0	47.0	21.0	$9,497	$1,541	$7,957
Northwestern Legends Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 W 45th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3100	433	22	19.6	84.8%	7 (1.6%)	378 (87.3%)	15 (3.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	23 (5.3%)	13.6	2067^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.7%		19.2	1936^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.3%	131	21.0	41.0	45.0	28.0	58.0	38.0	30.0	$12,014	$2,082	$9,933
Dinsmore Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7126 Civic Club Dr	Jacksonville	32219	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3126	562	28	20.0	39.3%	139 (24.7%)	320 (56.9%)	53 (9.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (8.2%)	54.1	1038^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.7%		60.5	868^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.6%	170	50.0	66.0	54.0	66.0	77.0	58.0	64.0	$9,100	$1,034	$8,067

Frequently Asked Questions about Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School

What district is Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School in?

Duval

What schools do graduates of Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jean Ribault Middle School
High : Jean Ribault High School

How many students attend Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 758 students attended Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School.

Is Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School a good school?

Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School ranks 1638^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School?

Students at Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School are 86% African American, 6% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

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