RUTH N. UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.duvalschools.org/upson

317 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ruth N. Upson Elementary School, located in the Riverside/Murray Hill area of Jacksonville, Florida, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Duval County Public Schools district, the institution is known for its historic campus and community-focused environment. The school typically emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a nurturing atmosphere intended to support the developmental needs of its young student body.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects, arts, and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a strong connection with the surrounding neighborhood, Ruth N. Upson aims to create a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the local community to enhance student engagement and success. For those interested in enrollment, specific programs, or current academic performance data, the school’s official website provides comprehensive resources and updates on school initiatives.

317

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUTH N. UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	29
Black	120
Asian	3
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	1

White
136 (42.9%)
Black
120 (37.9%)
Hispanic
29 (9.1%)
Two or More
28 (8.8%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)381-7485
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/upson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUTH N. UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUTH N. UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	156	49.2%
Male	161	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)