Overview

Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is a magnet school in Jacksonville, FL, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 147 elementary schools in Duval County Public Schools.
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School Rating

Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Florida with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

6725 Hema Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
School leader: Ms Weisha Day-Killette
(904) 924-3020
(904) 924-3181
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