- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Duval Charter Scholars Academy shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 120048007909 · Jacksonville, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
501 enr · 29.5:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Duval Charter Scholars Academy shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Duval Charter Scholars Academy 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 501
Duval Charter Scholars Academy
501 students
What this shows Duval Charter Scholars Academy reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duval Charter Scholars Academy compares
Duval Charter Scholars Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,627
- 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 elementary 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 (~501 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), down 74.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.