Ruth N. Upson Elementary School

Ruth N. Upson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1090 Dancy St,  Jacksonville, FL
Duval County Public Schools
3.6
345 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Yvonne Spinner
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9%
State Average
20%
Science
6%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
370:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
White
44.7%
Black
36.7%
Two or more races
10.1%
Hispanic
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%

School Rankings

#141 Niche Standout ES in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/10/2025
My son loves his principle and teachers. Beautiful tree lined neighborhood of Murray Hill and a community that truly cares about the students success.
5.0 parent
9/13/2023
My son went to Ruth Upson from VPK 2016 till 5th grade 2023 and we could not have asked for a better experience! We have loved ALL of his amazing teachers and staff. They were the ones who realized he needed to be in gifted and helped guide , support and nurture him into being well rounded in all of...
1.0 parent
5/25/2023
The principals yell at kids and slam their things around then act offended when a child doesn't cower down to and respect them. I thought they were supposed to be professionals
5.0 parent
3/3/2022
We love Ruth Upson! Teachers are awesome, you can tell they love what they do and there are plenty of free after school programs for the kiddos, which we didn't have at our last school. They organize events often too, they're such an active little school and it fits in so well with the Murray Hill c...

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Ruth N. Upson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Jacksonville, FL and is served by the Duval County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 345 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Ruth N. Upson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $255,013. Discover additional schools in the area, like Riverside High School, Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center, Paxon School for Advanced Studies, and more. Learn more about what Jacksonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ruth N. Upson Elementary School.

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