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Rufus E. Payne Elementary School

Jacksonville, Florida · Grades PreK to 5 · Duval

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About Rufus E. Payne Elementary School

Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is a public school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 233 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Jacksonville. With about 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 19.4 students per teacher. 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. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Duval County. Within 5 miles there are 68 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address6725 Hema Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone(904) 924-3020
School districtDuval
GradesPreK to 5
Students (2024-25)233
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)12
Students per teacher19.4
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 120048000713). 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 Rufus E. Payne Elementary School serve?

Rufus E. Payne Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Rufus E. Payne Elementary School?

Rufus E. Payne Elementary School reported 233 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rufus E. Payne Elementary School?

About 19.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 233 students and 12 teachers in federal data.

Is Rufus E. Payne Elementary School a public or charter school?

Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Rufus E. Payne Elementary School in?

Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is part of Duval School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/duval-school-district/

Where is Rufus E. Payne Elementary School located?

Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is at 6725 Hema Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209. The phone number is (904) 924-3020.

How many other schools are near Rufus E. Payne Elementary School?

There are 68 other schools within 5 miles of Rufus E. Payne Elementary School in our directory.

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