- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Biscayne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Biscayne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048004079
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biscayne Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools.
- #52 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Biscayne Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biscayne Elementary School ranks #52 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Biscayne Elementary School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120048004079 · Jacksonville, FL Other · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 19.5:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Biscayne Elementary School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Biscayne Elementary School 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 818
Biscayne Elementary School
818 students
What this shows Biscayne Elementary School reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biscayne Elementary School compares
Biscayne Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Florida - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
White 4.9%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Biscayne Elementary School is less 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 Biscayne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biscayne Elementary School'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 (~818 students)
Frequently asked questions about Biscayne Elementary School
How many students attend Biscayne Elementary School?
Biscayne Elementary School has 818 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biscayne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Biscayne Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Biscayne Elementary School?
61.8% of students at Biscayne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biscayne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Biscayne Elementary School is African American at 83.9% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biscayne Elementary School?
Biscayne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Biscayne Elementary School rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Biscayne Elementary School ranks #52 of 94 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 schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Biscayne Elementary School, 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.