Enrollment
1,012
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Idea Bassett
Federal NCES profile for Idea Bassett, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120008410710Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Bassett earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #93 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Bassett has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Bassett ranks #93 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Florida
NCES ID 120008410710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+128% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idea Bassett compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Idea Bassett
Idea Bassett is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Jacksonville, Florida, enrolling 1,012 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Florida schools and 128% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 85.3% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,012 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 233 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #231, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Idea Public Schools also operates Idea Victory (1,316 students) and Idea River Bluff (1,032 students) alongside Idea Bassett.
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 Idea Bassett compares
Idea Bassett on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40.5:1 | ▲ 128% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
40.5:1
students per teacher
- 128% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
African American 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Idea Bassett is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
How Idea Bassett Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Victory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea River Bluff | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Hope | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Bassett's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,316
- Students per teacher
- 32.9:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 38.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other 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 (~1,012 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Idea Bassett
How many students attend Idea Bassett?
Idea Bassett has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Bassett?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Bassett is 40.5:1, which is 128% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 158% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Bassett?
85.3% of students at Idea Bassett are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Bassett?
The largest demographic group at Idea Bassett is African American at 92.1% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Bassett?
Idea Bassett has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Idea Bassett rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Bassett ranks #93 of 94 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 schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
Is Idea Bassett a good school?
Idea Bassett earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Bassett, Idea Public Schools also operates Idea Victory (1,316 students), Idea River Bluff (1,032 students), and Idea Hope (790 students). See the Idea Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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