Serving 844 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Robert H. Jenkins Jr 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 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School's student population of 844 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
844 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Motto
Where Heroes are Built!
School Rankings
Robert H. Jenkins Jr 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 Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#2118 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
38%
Black
5%
21%
White
75%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School is ranked #2118 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School often compared to?
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelley Smith Elementary School, William D. Moseley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School?
844 students attend Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School?
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School offer ?
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School part of?
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School is part of Putnam School District.
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