- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048000690
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #34 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 47.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School ranks #34 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+548 students YoY
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 749 in 2023-24 (+272.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+548 students YoY 120048000690 · Jacksonville, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 47.4:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 749 in 2023-24 (+272.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school 758
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School
758 students
What this shows Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School compares
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 47.4:1 | ▲ 166% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
47.4:1
students per teacher
- 166% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 758 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.6%
White 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School
How many students attend Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School?
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School has 758 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), up 548.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School is 47.4:1, which is 166% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 202% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School?
85.6% of students at Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School is African American at 85.6% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School?
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School ranks #34 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.