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R. V. Daniels Elementary School

Q: Is R. V. Daniels Elementary School a good school?

R. V. Daniels Elementary School ranks 1650 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

1650^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 27% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

R. V. Daniels Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 157 students in grades K-5 and part of the Duval County Public School District.

The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 30.9% to 44.8% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Academically, R. V. Daniels Elementary performs below the district and state, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math between 20-60% in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the district's 49-59% and the state's 56-63%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.94% to 60.51%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite a significant increase in per-student spending, from $8,652 in 2020-2021 to $22,579 in 2023-2024, the school's academic outcomes have not shown a corresponding improvement.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as John E. Ford K-8 School, R. V. Daniels Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the school's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the years, from a high of 4 stars in 2017-2018 to only 1 star in the most recent school year.

121

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,312

Per pupil spending ?

71.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1951 W 15th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209

(904) 630-6872

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.6%

White:

5.0%

Asian:

3.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 68th percentile in 2017 → 27th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (43% vs 58% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 41 percentile points since 2017

!Math scores 22 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg53%

Florida avg58%

1,650^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 27%▼ down 41 pts since 2017

From top 32% (2017) to bottom 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

72^nd of 120Elementary Schools in the Duval

54^th of 67Duval 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	29.9	1650 of 2258	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.8	1409 of 2256	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.8	1024 of 2240	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.9	1197 of 2219	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.6	1052 of 2247	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.4	637 of 2182	70.8%	★★★★☆
2018	85.7	260 of 2118	87.7%	★★★★☆
2017	67.3	669 of 2112	68.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts47%-10 vs state

Science46%-9 vs state

Math39%-22 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, September 6, 2019

What ever they said in orientation or at school expo is not true. The title of the school is Gifted and Talented school but doesn't work that way. Principal is the boss. Most teachers left the school last year. Half of the school year, classes run by substitutes. I am not happy with duval magnate school system and with RV Daniels Elementary school. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, June 10, 2017

R.V. Daniels is a hidden gem and recently became a dedicated gifted and academically talented magnet school. This was my child's first year at this school and I was highly impressed with the challenging curriculum, teachers, and small class size. When I asked my daughter if she liked this school more than her last one, she said, "I like this school more because the kids are nicer and they're like me...smart!" She no longer feels like the smartest kid in the class and is challenged, which I like to hear because it means she is finally being taught at her level! In addition, she was allowed to take part in various clubs and other creative projects throughout the entire year. Don't be fooled by the location of the school because it's an awesome starting point if you intend to send your children to gifted and academically talented middle and high schools. Highly recommended! Close Quote

Schools Near R. V. Daniels Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
R. V. Daniels Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1951 W 15th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6872	121	8	15.1	71.9%	6 (5.0%)	106 (87.6%)	4 (3.3%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29.9	1650^th of 2258 public elementary schools	26.9%		37.8	1409^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.5%	241	20.0	60.0	54.0				30.0	44.0	41.0				46.0				$27,312	$9,519	$17,794
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School	Public, Magnet	3-5	1925 W 13th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6860	245	16	15.3	80.8%	18 (7.3%)	194 (79.2%)	19 (7.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	1.6	2243^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	0.7%		6.4	2208^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.1%	35	16.0	16.0	11.0				24.0	21.0	17.0				18.0				$13,512	$2,228	$11,283
Smart Pope Livingston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1128 Barber St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 630-6580	405	22	18.4	85.2%	25 (6.2%)	312 (77.0%)	43 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.9%)								(n/a)																	$13,276	$2,412	$10,865
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%)	19.2	1936^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.3%		1.8	2239^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.8%	303	49.0	25.0	30.0				49.0	44.0	42.0				33.0				$12,014	$2,082	$9,933
John E. Ford K-8 School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1137 Cleveland St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6540	631	36	17.5	51.2%	79 (12.5%)	452 (71.6%)	54 (8.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (6.7%)	33.8	1531^st of 2258 public elementary schools	32.2%		30.3	1607^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.8%	76	63.0	35.0	48.0	53.0	62.0	57.0	67.0	33.0	38.0	61.0	31.0	55.0	37.0	57.0	96.0	95.0	$12,085	$1,180	$10,905
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%)	10.3	2144^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.0%		21.1	1877^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.8%	267	15.0	32.0	36.0				30.0	45.0	30.0				34.0				$10,026	$1,088	$8,938
KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	813 Golfar Blvd	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 895-7878	898	38	23.6	93.2%	24 (2.7%)	817 (91.0%)	33 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.1%)	4.4	2225^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.5%		7.1	2200^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.5%	25	22.0	23.0	24.0	36.0	30.0	41.0	36.0	19.0	14.0	21.0	35.0	18.0	19.0	27.0	43.0	69.0	$13,115	$1,436	$11,679
Becoming Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	5258 Norwood Ave	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Duval	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 465-2799	205	11	18.6	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	196 (95.6%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)								(n/a)	33.0						28.0										$10,713	$1,347	$9,366
Annie R. Morgan Elementary School	Public	K-5	964 Saint Clair St	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 381-3970	192	17	11.2	75.0%	19 (9.9%)	144 (75.0%)	18 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.7%)	12.4	2097^th of 2258 public elementary schools	7.1%		4.1	2231^st of 2256 public elementary schools	1.1%	134	26.0	22.0	22.0				50.0	43.0	39.0				31.0				$15,828	$3,199	$12,629
Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	101 W 12th St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6550	459	28	16.3	76.9%	20 (4.4%)	397 (86.5%)	18 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.1%)	30.8	1620^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.3%		29.7	1633^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	27.6%	13	34.0	27.0	43.0				65.0	55.0	51.0				46.0				$13,381	$2,341	$11,040

Frequently Asked Questions about R. V. Daniels Elementary School

Is R. V. Daniels Elementary School a good school?

R. V. Daniels Elementary School ranks 1650^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend R. V. Daniels Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 121 students attended R. V. Daniels Elementary School.

What district is R. V. Daniels Elementary School in?

Duval

What is the racial makeup of R. V. Daniels Elementary School?

Students at R. V. Daniels Elementary School are 88% African American, 5% White, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

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