- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlantic Beach, FL
Anchor Academy
Federal NCES profile for Anchor Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048000766
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anchor Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Atlantic Beach · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Anchor Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anchor Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Atlantic Beach, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Anchor Academy shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120048000766 · Atlantic Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 16.1:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Anchor Academy shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Anchor Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school 289
Anchor Academy
289 students
What this shows Anchor Academy reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anchor Academy compares
Anchor Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 69% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.3%
African American 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 13.1%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, Anchor Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anchor Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anchor Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anchor Academy
How many students attend Anchor Academy?
Anchor Academy has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlantic Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchor Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchor Academy is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anchor Academy?
15.9% of students at Anchor Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anchor Academy?
The largest demographic group at Anchor Academy is White at 35.3% of enrollment, in Atlantic Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anchor Academy?
Anchor Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anchor Academy rank among schools in Atlantic Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Anchor Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Atlantic Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlantic Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Anchor Academy, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.