Enrollment
1,190
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School is a large middle school in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, enrolling 1,190 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,190 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 527 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #459, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 595 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students) and Sandalwood High School (2,627 students) alongside Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School.
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 Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School compares
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duval, which includes Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School.
$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 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
- 2,887
- 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 middle 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 (~1,190 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Jacksonville Beach on the city page.
Is Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School a good school?
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 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.
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