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J. Allen Axson Elementary School

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5
78th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools
Better than 97% of Florida elementary schools
Summary

J. Allen Axson Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 468 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforming the Duval School District and the state of Florida in standardized test scores.

J. Allen Axson Elementary School's academic performance is truly remarkable. In the 2024-2025 school year, 91% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 51% for the Duval District and 57% for the state. In math, an impressive 98% of 4th graders were proficient or better, far exceeding the 60% for Duval and 62% for Florida. The school's consistent high rankings, low chronic absenteeism rates, and relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggest a strong educational environment and supportive community.

When compared to nearby schools, J. Allen Axson Elementary stands out as the top performer in the area. For example, Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, ranked 2nd in the state, has similar high academic performance, but J. Allen Axson still outperforms it in several key areas. This level of sustained excellence over the past decade is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and the dedication of its students and staff.

493
Students ?
14.5
Student/teacher ratio ?
$11,299
Per pupil spending ?
12.6%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 4763 Sutton Park Ct
       Jacksonville, FL  32224

(904) 992-3600

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.6%
Hispanic:
16.0%
Asian:
15.4%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 92nd percentile in 2014 → 97th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Florida average (84% vs 58% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 3% of Florida elementary schools
Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2014
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school84%
District avg53%
Florida avg58%
78th of 2,258
Florida public elementary schools ?
Top 3%▲ up 2 pts since 2016
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SchoolDigger rating ?
3rd of 120Elementary Schools in the Duval
54th 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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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202593.278 of 225896.5%★★★★★
202491.6125 of 225694.5%★★★★★
202393.676 of 224096.6%★★★★★
202293.583 of 221996.3%★★★★★
202193.691 of 224796.0%★★★★★
201993.077 of 218296.5%★★★★★
201890.7135 of 211893.6%★★★★★
201793.762 of 211297.1%★★★★★
201691.7121 of 208794.2%★★★★★
201488.7173 of 206491.6%★★★★★
201385.4234 of 202988.5%★★★★☆
201284.6249 of 198487.4%★★★★☆
201187.8162 of 198591.8%★★★★★
201083.7251 of 191986.9%★★★★☆
200981.9286 of 184784.5%★★★★☆
200869.9532 of 178970.3%★★★★☆
200775.8399 of 178677.7%★★★★☆
By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?
Math89%+28 vs state
English Language Arts83%+26 vs state
Science76%+21 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, October 7, 2010

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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





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Yes! J. Allen Axson Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 78th of 2258 Florida elementary schools.

In the 2024-25 school year, 493 students attended J. Allen Axson Elementary School.

Students at J. Allen Axson Elementary School are 43% White, 16% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 12% African American.


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