Enrollment
501
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
Duval Charter Scholars Academy
Federal NCES profile for Duval Charter Scholars Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048007909Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duval Charter Scholars Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #50 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Duval Charter Scholars Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duval Charter Scholars Academy ranks #50 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Duval Charter Scholars Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Duval Charter Scholars Academy
Duval Charter Scholars Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, enrolling 501 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Florida schools and 66% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 98.4% of students qualify for free meals, 89% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 501 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #95, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.3% 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.
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 501 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students) and Sandalwood High School (2,627 students) alongside Duval Charter Scholars 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 Duval Charter Scholars Academy compares
Duval Charter Scholars 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 | 29.5:1 | ▲ 66% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 89% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
64.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
White 12.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Duval Charter Scholars Academy 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 Duval Charter Scholars 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 Duval Charter Scholars Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duval Charter Scholars 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 (~501 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Duval Charter Scholars Academy
How many students attend Duval Charter Scholars Academy?
Duval Charter Scholars Academy has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duval Charter Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Duval Charter Scholars Academy is 29.5:1, which is 66% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duval Charter Scholars Academy?
98.4% of students at Duval Charter Scholars Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duval Charter Scholars Academy?
The largest demographic group at Duval Charter Scholars Academy is African American at 47.7% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duval Charter Scholars Academy?
Duval Charter Scholars Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Duval Charter Scholars Academy rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Duval Charter Scholars Academy ranks #50 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 Duval Charter Scholars Academy a good school?
Duval Charter Scholars Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Duval Charter Scholars 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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