Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Where trailblazers are born
School Rankings
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2202 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
86%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School's ranking?
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School is ranked #2202 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School often compared to?
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School?
383 students attend Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School?
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School offer ?
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School part of?
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School located?
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School is located in the Ribault neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Ribault.
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