Ramona Boulevard Elementary School

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Ramona Boulevard Elementary School ranks 1598 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Ramona Boulevard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 288 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ramona Boulevard Elementary School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 71.18% African American, significantly higher than nearby schools like Fishweir Elementary (20.22%) and Ruth N. Upson Elementary (82.55%). The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 43.4% to 71.1%, compared to 23.0% to 60.3% at nearby schools. Academically, Ramona Boulevard Elementary's test scores are 10-30 percentage points lower than the Duval district and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects.

Despite relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $10,448 to $13,041, Ramona Boulevard Elementary School continues to underperform, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Florida elementary schools over the past several years. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.85% to 90.09%, may be a contributing factor to its low academic performance. By learning from the successes of nearby schools like Fishweir Elementary and Ruth N. Upson Elementary, Ramona Boulevard Elementary can work to implement effective strategies and improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

5540 Ramona Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32205

(904) 693-7576

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
1598^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,041

Student/teacher ratio: 24.1

Number of students: 290

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.2%

Hispanic:

11.7%

White:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ramona Boulevard Elementary School ranks worse than 70.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 64^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.9. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.2%), Hispanic (11.7%), White (11.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ramona Boulevard Elementary School is 24.1. 100 elementary schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ramona Boulevard Elementary School employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ramona Boulevard Elementary School is $13,041, which is the 23^rd highest among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ramona Boulevard Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ramona Boulevard Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	14.25	1497^th	1688	11.3%
2007	13.81	1621^st	1786	9.2%
2008	18.27	1546^th	1789	13.6%
2009	29.70	1405^th	1847	23.9%
2010	12.79	1761^st	1919	8.2%
2011	6.30	1926^th	1985	3.0%
2012	6.90	1920^th	1984	3.2%
2013	18.53	1761^st	2029	13.2%
2014	20.07	1753^rd	2064	15.1%
2016	23.95	1644^th	2087	21.2%
2017	6.25	2051^st	2112	2.9%
2018	7.44	2046^th	2118	3.4%
2019	9.43	2065^th	2182	5.4%
2021	9.21	2141^st	2247	4.7%
2022	19.26	1873^rd	2219	15.6%
2023	16.64	1992^nd	2240	11.1%
2024	30.90	1598^th	2256	29.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ramona Boulevard Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	306	278	0	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	595
1989	287	261	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
1990	338	310	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	663
1991	320	289	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
1992	358	189	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	551
1993	394	185	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
1994	339	195	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
1995	305	228	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	542
1996	305	228	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	542
1997	278	231	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
1998	282	224	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
1999	251	232	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	492
2000	223	235	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	473
2001	221	214	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
2002	189	204	13	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	423
2003	189	204	13	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	423
2004	190	272	9	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
2005	247	297	6	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	575
2006	234	296	4	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	570
2007	199	288	8	42	1	n/a	n/a	17	555
2008	149	257	4	39	3	n/a	n/a	25	477
2009	151	257	9	34	1	n/a	n/a	25	477
2010	137	293	6	33	0	n/a	n/a	16	485
2011	115	270	8	30	0	0	11	0	434
2012	98	267	8	26	0	0	11	0	410
2013	77	218	4	21	0	0	13	0	333
2014	74	259	6	36	0	0	18	0	393
2015	84	259	8	40	1	0	27	0	419
2016	107	259	5	29	2	0	23	0	425
2017	101	292	7	34	2	2	26	0	464
2018	83	265	4	19	3	2	23	0	399
2019	60	257	5	30	1	2	24	0	379
2020	47	251	5	22	0	2	26	0	353
2021	29	240	5	28	0	3	18	0	323
2022	39	220	5	30	1	2	16	0	313
2023	39	205	7	21	1	2	13	0	288
2024	33	195	6	34	1	1	20	0	290

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ramona Boulevard Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	595	31.0	19.1	69.6
1989	548	28.0	19.5	63.9
1990	663	30.0	22.1	65
1991	623	33.0	18.8	71.6
1992	551	27.0	20.4	63.5
1993	587	28.0	21.0	62.4
1994	540	28.0	19.3	31.9
1995	542	28.0	19.4	66.8
1996	542	28.0	19.4	66.8
1997	515	30.0	17.2	65.6
1998	517	32.0	16.2	62.7
1999	492	31.0	15.9	75.8
2000	473	29.0	16.3	77.2
2001	447	27.0	16.6	78.3
2002	423	23.0	18.4	79.7
2003	423	23.0	18.4	79.7
2004	488	25.0	19.5	78.3
2005	575	32.0	18.0	79.3
2006	570	35.0	16.3	75.6
2007	555	35.0	15.9	78.4
2008	477	33.0	14.5	79
2009	477	34.2	14.5	86.3
2010	485	29.0	16.7	87.4
2011	434	30.0	14.4	89.9
2012	410	24.0	17.0	89.3
2013	333	24.0	13.8	82.3
2014	393	26.0	15.1	77.9
2015	419	28.0	14.9	77.6
2016	425	29.0	14.6	88.5
2017	464	27.0	17.1	85.3
2018	399	28.0	14.2	86
2019	379	22.0	17.2	86
2020	353	22.0	16.0	89
2021	323	21.0	15.3	90.1
2022	313	14.0	22.3	87.9
2023	288	19.0	15.1	87.8
2024	290	12.0	24.1	82.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ramona Boulevard Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	595	31.0	19.1	69.6
1989	548	28.0	19.5	63.9
1990	663	30.0	22.1	65
1991	623	33.0	18.8	71.6
1992	551	27.0	20.4	63.5
1993	587	28.0	21.0	62.4
1994	540	28.0	19.3	31.9
1995	542	28.0	19.4	66.8
1996	542	28.0	19.4	66.8
1997	515	30.0	17.2	65.6
1998	517	32.0	16.2	62.7
1999	492	31.0	15.9	75.8
2000	473	29.0	16.3	77.2
2001	447	27.0	16.6	78.3
2002	423	23.0	18.4	79.7
2003	423	23.0	18.4	79.7
2004	488	25.0	19.5	78.3
2005	575	32.0	18.0	79.3
2006	570	35.0	16.3	75.6
2007	555	35.0	15.9	78.4
2008	477	33.0	14.5	79
2009	477	34.2	14.5	86.3
2010	485	29.0	16.7	87.4
2011	434	30.0	14.4	89.9
2012	410	24.0	17.0	89.3
2013	333	24.0	13.8	82.3
2014	393	26.0	15.1	77.9
2015	419	28.0	14.9	77.6
2016	425	29.0	14.6	88.5
2017	464	27.0	17.1	85.3
2018	399	28.0	14.2	86
2019	379	22.0	17.2	86
2020	353	22.0	16.0	89
2021	323	21.0	15.3	90.1
2022	313	14.0	22.3	87.9
2023	288	19.0	15.1	87.8
2024	290	12.0	24.1	82.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ramona Boulevard Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,192 (13.3%)	$7,792 (86.7%)	$8,984
2019	$1,450 (14.5%)	$8,535 (85.5%)	$9,986
2020	$1,672 (16.0%)	$8,777 (84.0%)	$10,448
2021	$2,432 (21.0%)	$9,158 (79.0%)	$11,589
2022	$3,288 (28.0%)	$8,460 (72.0%)	$11,748
2023	$3,202 (24.6%)	$9,838 (75.4%)	$13,041

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ramona Boulevard Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2065^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1992^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ramona Boulevard Elementary School)	22	31	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ramona Boulevard Elementary School)	48	52	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ramona Boulevard Elementary School)	22	26	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ramona Boulevard Elementary School)	30	44	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ramona Boulevard Elementary School)	22	31	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ramona Boulevard Elementary School)	34	31	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Ramona Boulevard Elementary School)	33	30	3%
5th Grade Science (Duval)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	379	288	24%
African American	257	205	20.2%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	30	21	30%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	60	39	35%
Two or More Races	24	13	45.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86%	87.8%	1.8%

Schools Near Ramona Boulevard Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Ramona Boulevard Elementary School	Public	K-5	5540 Ramona Blvd	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7576	290	12	24.1	82.4%	33 (11.4%)	195 (67.2%)	34 (11.7%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.9%)	30.9	1598^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.2%		16.6	1992^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	11.1%	394	40.0	23.0	41.0	55.0	38.0	52.0	54.0	$13,041	$3,202	$9,838
Wayman Academy Of The Arts	Public, Charter	K-5	1176 Labelle St	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 695-9995	148	0	35.5	100.0%	2 (1.4%)	136 (91.9%)	6 (4.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	20.5	1890^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.2%		12.6	2094^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.5%	204	14.0	31.0	53.0	33.0	25.0	60.0	33.0	$14,918	$2,265	$12,653
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1090 Dancy St	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 381-7485	332	22	15.0	58.1%	143 (43.1%)	128 (38.6%)	24 (7.2%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.3%)	76.9	484^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.5%		81.2	382^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	82.9%	102	57.0	74.0	68.0	59.0	80.0	75.0	64.0	$10,922	$2,702	$8,220
Reynolds Lane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	840 Reynolds Ln	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 381-3960	188	13	14.4	71.8%	29 (15.4%)	113 (60.1%)	34 (18.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	11.8	2113^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.3%		16.6	1993^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	11.0%	120	25.0	26.0	17.0	43.0	26.0	36.0	36.0	$14,272	$3,487	$10,785
Pinedale Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4228 Dignan St	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 381-7490	457	27	16.9	77.0%	73 (16.0%)	321 (70.2%)	38 (8.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.6%)	7.4	2198^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.6%		13.6	2066^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.8%	132	23.0	21.0	29.0	23.0	22.0	40.0	25.0	$15,815	$3,827	$11,988
Hyde Park Elementary School	Public	3-5	5300 Park St	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 381-3950	250	14	17.8	76.0%	27 (10.8%)	170 (68.0%)	41 (16.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.8%)	10.5	2142^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	5.1%		10.3	2129^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.0%	13	45.0	28.0	23.0	30.0	28.0	17.0	29.0	$11,276	$2,815	$8,461
Annie R. Morgan Elementary School	Public	K-5	964 Saint Clair St	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 381-3970	205	16	12.8	74.1%	12 (5.9%)	168 (82.0%)	15 (7.3%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	4.1	2231^st of 2256 public elementary schools	1.1%		5.2	2201^st of 2240 public elementary schools	1.7%	30	24.0	18.0	23.0	27.0	31.0	10.0	6.0	$14,398	$4,030	$10,369
Fishweir Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3977 Herschel St	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 381-3910	487	26	18.7	32.0%	258 (53.0%)	120 (24.6%)	56 (11.5%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.0%)	82.9	343^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	84.8%		79.9	409^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.7%	66	77.0	70.0	72.0	77.0	63.0	68.0	83.0	$9,349	$1,173	$8,176
Hyde Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2056 Lane Ave S	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7562	388	19	20.4	77.3%	60 (15.5%)	265 (68.3%)	36 (9.3%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	18 (4.6%)								(n/a)
Biltmore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2101 W Palm Ave	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7969	201	18	11.1	78.6%	13 (6.5%)	166 (82.6%)	14 (7.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	7.7	2194^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.7%		14.6	2039^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.0%	155	33.0	18.0	28.0	33.0	31.0	28.0	20.0	$20,569	$4,094	$16,475

Frequently Asked Questions about Ramona Boulevard Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ramona Boulevard Elementary School?

Students at Ramona Boulevard Elementary School are 67% African American, 12% Hispanic, 11% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Ramona Boulevard Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 290 students attended Ramona Boulevard Elementary School.

What district is Ramona Boulevard Elementary School in?

Duval

Is Ramona Boulevard Elementary School a good school?

Ramona Boulevard Elementary School ranks 1598^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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