Enrollment
856
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
Duval Charter School at Mandarin
Federal NCES profile for Duval Charter School at Mandarin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048008421Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duval Charter School at Mandarin earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #31 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Duval Charter School at Mandarin has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duval Charter School at Mandarin ranks #31 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Duval Charter School at Mandarin compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Duval Charter School at Mandarin
Duval Charter School at Mandarin is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, enrolling 856 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 856 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 804 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #610, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 856 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% 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.
Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students) and Sandalwood High School (2,627 students) alongside Duval Charter School at Mandarin.
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 School at Mandarin compares
Duval Charter School at Mandarin on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 856 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 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
White 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Duval Charter School at Mandarin 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 School at Mandarin.
$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 School at Mandarin 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 | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Duval Charter School at Mandarin'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 (~856 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Duval Charter School at Mandarin
How many students attend Duval Charter School at Mandarin?
Duval Charter School at Mandarin has 856 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duval Charter School at Mandarin?
The student-teacher ratio at Duval Charter School at Mandarin is 20.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duval Charter School at Mandarin?
42.6% of students at Duval Charter School at Mandarin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duval Charter School at Mandarin?
The largest demographic group at Duval Charter School at Mandarin is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duval Charter School at Mandarin?
Duval Charter School at Mandarin has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Duval Charter School at Mandarin rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Duval Charter School at Mandarin ranks #31 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 School at Mandarin a good school?
Duval Charter School at Mandarin earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 School at Mandarin, 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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