- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, FL
Fort Caroline Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Caroline Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120048000760
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Caroline Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #15 of 24
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Caroline Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Caroline Middle School ranks #15 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Fort Caroline Middle School shrank from 424 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120048000760 · Jacksonville, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 14.3:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Fort Caroline Middle School shrank from 424 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fort Caroline Middle School 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 401
Fort Caroline Middle School
401 students
What this shows Fort Caroline Middle School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Caroline Middle School compares
Fort Caroline Middle School 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 63.8%
White 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Fort Caroline Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Caroline Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Caroline Middle School'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 middle 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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Caroline Middle School
How many students attend Fort Caroline Middle School?
Fort Caroline Middle School has 401 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Caroline Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Caroline Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Caroline Middle School?
60.6% of students at Fort Caroline Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Caroline Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Caroline Middle School is African American at 63.8% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Caroline Middle School?
Fort Caroline Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Fort Caroline Middle School rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Caroline Middle School ranks #15 of 24 middle 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 middle schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Fort Caroline Middle School, 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.