Enrollment
205
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
Becoming Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Becoming Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048008966Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Becoming Collegiate Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #54 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 51.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 3.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Becoming Collegiate Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Becoming Collegiate Academy ranks #54 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
51.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+188% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Becoming Collegiate Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Becoming Collegiate Academy
Becoming Collegiate Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, enrolling 205 students.
Class loads run heavy: 51.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 188% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.8% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 205 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students) and Sandalwood High School (2,627 students) alongside Becoming Collegiate Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Becoming Collegiate Academy compares
Becoming Collegiate Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 51.3:1 | ▲ 188% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.8% | ▼ 93% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
51.3:1
students per teacher
- 188% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 95.6%
Two or More 1.5%
White 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.6, Becoming Collegiate Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duval, which includes Becoming Collegiate Academy.
$10,696
Per student
-4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 39.3%
Federal 19.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Becoming Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Becoming Collegiate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~205 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Becoming Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Becoming Collegiate Academy?
Becoming Collegiate Academy has 205 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Becoming Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Becoming Collegiate Academy is 51.3:1, which is 188% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 227% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Becoming Collegiate Academy?
3.8% of students at Becoming Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Becoming Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Becoming Collegiate Academy is African American at 95.6% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Becoming Collegiate Academy?
Becoming Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Becoming Collegiate Academy rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Becoming Collegiate Academy ranks #54 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
Is Becoming Collegiate Academy a good school?
Becoming Collegiate Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Becoming Collegiate 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.
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