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John E. Ford K-8 School

Jacksonville, Florida · Grades PreK to 8 · Duval

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About John E. Ford K-8 School

John E. Ford K-8 School is a public school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving pre-K through grade 8. It reported 631 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Jacksonville. With about 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.5 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Duval County. Within 5 miles there are 98 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Duval School District runs 197 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school.

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School facts

Address1137 Cleveland St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone(904) 630-6540
School districtDuval
GradesPreK to 8
Students (2024-25)631
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)36
Students per teacher17.5
Charter schoolNo
Magnet schoolYes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, large, Duval County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120048000707). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does John E. Ford K-8 School serve?

John E. Ford K-8 School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend John E. Ford K-8 School?

John E. Ford K-8 School reported 631 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John E. Ford K-8 School?

About 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 631 students and 36 teachers in federal data.

Is John E. Ford K-8 School a public or charter school?

John E. Ford K-8 School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is John E. Ford K-8 School in?

John E. Ford K-8 School is part of Duval School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/duval-school-district/

Where is John E. Ford K-8 School located?

John E. Ford K-8 School is at 1137 Cleveland St, Jacksonville, FL 32209. The phone number is (904) 630-6540.

How many other schools are near John E. Ford K-8 School?

There are 98 other schools within 5 miles of John E. Ford K-8 School in our directory.

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