- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Johns, FL
Fruit Cove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fruit Cove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120174003794
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fruit Cove Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Saint Johns · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fruit Cove Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fruit Cove Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Saint Johns, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174003794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Fruit Cove Middle School held near 1,212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120174003794 · Saint Johns, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,157 enr · 18.4:1 · 5.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Fruit Cove Middle School held near 1,212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fruit Cove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school
Fruit Cove Middle School
1,157 students
What this shows Fruit Cove Middle School reports 1,157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fruit Cove Middle School compares
Fruit Cove Middle School 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 89% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,157
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,989
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 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Asian 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Fruit Cove Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fruit Cove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fruit Cove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fruit Cove Middle School
How many students attend Fruit Cove Middle School?
Fruit Cove Middle School has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Johns, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,223 (2022-23) → 1,212 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruit Cove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruit Cove Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fruit Cove Middle School?
5.6% of students at Fruit Cove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fruit Cove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fruit Cove Middle School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Saint Johns, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fruit Cove Middle School?
Fruit Cove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Fruit Cove Middle School rank among public schools in Saint Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, Fruit Cove Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Saint Johns, 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 Saint Johns on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Fruit Cove Middle School, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.