- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Central Riverside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Riverside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048000638
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Riverside Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools.
- #22 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Riverside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Riverside Elementary School ranks #22 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Central Riverside Elementary School shrank from 353 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120048000638 · Jacksonville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 12.9:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Central Riverside Elementary School shrank from 353 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Central Riverside 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 347
Central Riverside Elementary School
347 students
What this shows Central Riverside Elementary School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Riverside Elementary School compares
Central Riverside Elementary School 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.7%
White 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Central Riverside 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 Central Riverside 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Riverside 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Riverside Elementary School
How many students attend Central Riverside Elementary School?
Central Riverside Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Riverside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Riverside Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% lower 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 Central Riverside Elementary School?
56.1% of students at Central Riverside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Riverside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Riverside Elementary School is African American at 69.7% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Riverside Elementary School?
Central Riverside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Central Riverside Elementary School rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Riverside Elementary School ranks #22 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 Central Riverside 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.