- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
Duval Charter School at Westside
Federal NCES profile for Duval Charter School at Westside, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048008266Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duval Charter School at Westside earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Duval Charter School at Westside has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duval Charter School at Westside ranks #9 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Duval Charter School at Westside held near 975 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 120048008266 · Jacksonville, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
938 enr · 30.3:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Duval Charter School at Westside held near 975 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Duval Charter School at Westside 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 938
Duval Charter School at Westside
938 students
What this shows Duval Charter School at Westside reports 938 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duval Charter School at Westside compares
Duval Charter School at Westside 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 | 30.3:1 | ▲ 70% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
938
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30.3:1
students per teacher
- 70% 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
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
White 10.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Duval Charter School at Westside 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 Westside 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 School at Westside'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 (~938 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Duval Charter School at Westside
How many students attend Duval Charter School at Westside?
Duval Charter School at Westside has 938 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 957 (2022-23) → 975 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duval Charter School at Westside?
The student-teacher ratio at Duval Charter School at Westside is 30.3:1, which is 70% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 93% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duval Charter School at Westside?
69.8% of students at Duval Charter School at Westside 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 Westside?
The largest demographic group at Duval Charter School at Westside is African American at 51.9% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duval Charter School at Westside?
Duval Charter School at Westside has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Westside rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Duval Charter School at Westside ranks #9 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 Westside, 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.