- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
Duval Charter School at Southside
Federal NCES profile for Duval Charter School at Southside, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048008371Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duval Charter School at Southside earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #44 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Duval Charter School at Southside has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duval Charter School at Southside ranks #44 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Duval Charter School at Southside held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120048008371 · Jacksonville, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,064 enr · 23.6:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Duval Charter School at Southside held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Duval Charter School at Southside 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 1,064
Duval Charter School at Southside
1,064 students
What this shows Duval Charter School at Southside reports 1,064 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duval Charter School at Southside compares
Duval Charter School at Southside held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,064
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1064 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.8%
African American 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Duval Charter School at Southside 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 School at Southside Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duval Charter School at Southside'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 (~1,064 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duval Charter School at Southside
How many students attend Duval Charter School at Southside?
Duval Charter School at Southside has 1,064 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,025 (2022-23) → 1,019 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duval Charter School at Southside?
The student-teacher ratio at Duval Charter School at Southside is 23.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duval Charter School at Southside?
47.2% of students at Duval Charter School at Southside 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 Southside?
The largest demographic group at Duval Charter School at Southside is White at 32.8% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duval Charter School at Southside?
Duval Charter School at Southside has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Duval Charter School at Southside rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Duval Charter School at Southside ranks #44 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 School at Southside, 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.