JOHN STOCKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.duvalschools.org/stockton

464 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Stockton Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the Ortega area of Jacksonville, Florida, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Duval County Public Schools district, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and a long-standing reputation for excellence within the local community. It often receives high marks in state assessments and is frequently cited as a preferred choice for families in the surrounding Riverside and Ortega neighborhoods.

The school is characterized by a vibrant learning environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and student enrichment. Beyond the classroom, John Stockton Elementary typically fosters an active school culture through a supportive Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing student development, academic rigor, and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for future success as they transition to middle school.

464

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN STOCKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	60
Black	80
Asian	14
Two or More	39

White
271 (58.4%)
Black
80 (17.2%)
Hispanic
60 (12.9%)
Two or More
39 (8.4%)
Asian
14 (3.0%)

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)381-3955
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/stockton
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
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

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN STOCKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN STOCKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	46.8%
Male	247	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)