Enrollment
215
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Classical Academy East
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonville Classical Academy East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048010635Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonville Classical Academy East earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #9 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacksonville Classical Academy East has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Classical Academy East ranks #9 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jacksonville Classical Academy East compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jacksonville Classical Academy East
Jacksonville Classical Academy East is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Jacksonville, Florida, enrolling 215 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Jacksonville Classical Academy East is leaner than roughly 92% of Florida schools and 39% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 215 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students) and Sandalwood High School (2,627 students) alongside Jacksonville Classical Academy East.
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 Jacksonville Classical Academy East compares
Jacksonville Classical Academy East on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
White 33.5%
African American 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Jacksonville Classical Academy East is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duval, which includes Jacksonville Classical Academy East.
$10,696
Per student
-4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 39.3%
Federal 19.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jacksonville Classical Academy East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacksonville Classical Academy East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~215 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville Classical Academy East
How many students attend Jacksonville Classical Academy East?
Jacksonville Classical Academy East has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Classical Academy East?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Classical Academy East is 10.8:1, which is 39% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% 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 Jacksonville Classical Academy East?
28.7% of students at Jacksonville Classical Academy East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacksonville Classical Academy East?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonville Classical Academy East is White at 33.5% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonville Classical Academy East?
Jacksonville Classical Academy East has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Jacksonville Classical Academy East rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Classical Academy East ranks #9 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 Jacksonville Classical Academy East a good school?
Jacksonville Classical Academy East earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. It is also more 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 Duval?
Besides Jacksonville Classical Academy East, 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.
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