Enrollment
721
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fernandina Beach, FL
Fernandina Beach Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fernandina Beach Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120135001307
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fernandina Beach Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Fernandina Beach · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fernandina Beach Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fernandina Beach Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Fernandina Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120135001307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fernandina Beach Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fernandina Beach Middle School
Fernandina Beach Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Fernandina Beach, Florida, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 721 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 662 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #635, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 721 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students) and Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students) alongside Fernandina Beach Middle School.
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 Fernandina Beach Middle School compares
Fernandina Beach Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$9,766
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 721 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Fernandina Beach Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nassau, which includes Fernandina Beach Middle School.
$9,766
Per student
-13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 29.6%
Federal 15.0%
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 Fernandina Beach Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yulee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildlight Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yulee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fernandina Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Nassau County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fernandina Beach Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle 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 (~721 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fernandina Beach Middle School
How many students attend Fernandina Beach Middle School?
Fernandina Beach Middle School has 721 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fernandina Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernandina Beach Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernandina Beach Middle School is 21.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fernandina Beach Middle School?
36.2% of students at Fernandina Beach Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fernandina Beach Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fernandina Beach Middle School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Fernandina Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fernandina Beach Middle School?
Fernandina Beach Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Fernandina Beach Middle School rank among public schools in Fernandina Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Fernandina Beach Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Fernandina Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fernandina Beach on the city page.
Is Fernandina Beach Middle School a good school?
Fernandina Beach Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Nassau?
Besides Fernandina Beach Middle School, Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students), Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students), and Yulee Middle School (1,174 students). See the Nassau district page for the complete list.
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