- Enrollment
- 1,316
- Students per teacher
- 32.9:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Idea River Bluff
Federal NCES profile for Idea River Bluff, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120008410711Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea River Bluff earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #93 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea River Bluff has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea River Bluff ranks #93 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Florida
NCES ID 120008410711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+472 students YoY
Idea River Bluff grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (+155.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+472 students YoY 120008410711 · Jacksonville, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,032 enr · 38.2:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea Victory (1,316 students)
Idea River Bluff grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (+155.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Idea River Bluff in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Idea Victory
Idea Victory
1,316 students
- This school
Idea River Bluff
1,032 students
- Idea Bassett
Idea Bassett
1,012 students
- Idea Hope
Idea Hope
790 students
What this shows Idea River Bluff reports 1,032 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea River Bluff compares
Idea River Bluff is a growing 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 | 38.2:1 | ▲ 115% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,032
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
38.2:1
students per teacher
- 115% 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.
Student demographics
African American 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
White 8.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Idea River Bluff is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
How Idea River Bluff Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Victory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Bassett | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Hope | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea River Bluff's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,032 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea River Bluff
How many students attend Idea River Bluff?
Idea River Bluff has 1,032 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), up 472.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea River Bluff?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea River Bluff is 38.2:1, which is 115% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 143% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea River Bluff?
76.6% of students at Idea River Bluff are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea River Bluff?
The largest demographic group at Idea River Bluff is African American at 63.9% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea River Bluff?
Idea River Bluff 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 River Bluff rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea River Bluff 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.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea River Bluff, Idea Public Schools also operates Idea Victory (1,316 students), Idea Bassett (1,012 students), and Idea Hope (790 students). See the Idea Public Schools district page for the complete list.