JAMES A. LONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1400 OLD JACKSONVILLE RD
PALATKA, FL 32177

www.putnamschools.org/o/jal

552 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

James A. Long Elementary School is a public school located in Palatka, Florida, serving students within the Putnam County School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience for children in the local community, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a standard curriculum and various campus programs.

As a member of the Putnam County school system, James A. Long Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and clear communication between educators and families. The school’s digital platform serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access resources, stay informed about academic calendars, and engage with school policies. With its focus on foundational learning and community partnership, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students can develop both academically and socially throughout their elementary years.

552

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES A. LONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	35
Black	201
Asian	2
Two or More	18

White
296 (53.6 %)
Black
201 (36.4 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.3 %)
Two or More
18 (3.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PUTNAM
Phone:	(386)329-0575
Website:	http://www.putnamschools.org/o/jal
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 76