Enrollment
1,032
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+115% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idea River Bluff compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Idea River Bluff
Idea River Bluff is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Jacksonville, Florida, enrolling 1,032 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Florida schools and 115% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 76.6% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,032 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 443 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #442, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 52/100).
Idea Public Schools also operates Idea Victory (1,316 students) and Idea Bassett (1,012 students) alongside Idea River Bluff.
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 River Bluff compares
Idea River Bluff on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 1,316
- Students per teacher
- 32.9:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- 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
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 (~1,032 students)
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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.
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.
Is Idea River Bluff a good school?
Idea River Bluff earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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