- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville Beach, FL
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120048000660
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Jacksonville Beach · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jacksonville Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120048000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School grew from 1,140 students in 2022-23 to 1,204 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 120048000660 · Jacksonville Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,190 enr · 21.6:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School grew from 1,140 students in 2022-23 to 1,204 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle 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
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School
1,190 students
What this shows Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School reports 1,190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School compares
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School is a growing 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,190 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,190
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 595 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School 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 Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duncan U. Fletcher Middle 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 middle 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 (~1,190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School
How many students attend Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School?
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School has 1,190 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,140 (2022-23) → 1,204 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School?
32.9% of students at Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School?
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School rank among public schools in Jacksonville Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jacksonville Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Duncan U. Fletcher Middle 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.