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James A. Long Elementary School

Palatka, FL

PublicElementary · Grades K–6
putnamschools.org/o/jal1400 Old Jacksonville Rd, Palatka, FL 32177(386) 329-0575
School grade
Florida Department of Education

B grade for 2025, with 57% of possible points.

Measure202320242025
GradeCCB
Share of possible points44%50%57%
Grade 3 ELA achievement–24%47%
ELA achievement46%43%51%
ELA learning gains–63%63%
ELA learning gains, lowest 25%–63%60%
Math achievement42%36%46%
Math learning gains–66%63%
Math learning gains, lowest 25%–66%57%
Science achievement45%38%68%
Students tested100%98%99%

A dash marks a component the school was not graded on. 2023 grades were an informational baseline for new state tests.

Discipline
State and federal reports

Florida Department of Education

68 students were suspended out of school at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Suspended out of school5868
Suspended in schoolUnder 1065
Expelled with educational servicesNone reportedUnder 10
Alternative placementNone reportedUnder 10
Other actionsUnder 10Under 10

None reported: Expelled without educational services, suspension extended pending a hearing, corporal punishment, change in placement.

Each student counts once per action.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall552542
Suspended out of school10.3% · 5710.7% · 58
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.2% · 1
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
School Profile

Location

Town, Distant

Enrollment

542 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino7.0%
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White54.1%
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Black or African American35.1%
x
Asian0.4%
x
Two or More Races3.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 120162001805

District
Putnam
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
542 students
Teachers (FTE)
33

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