- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Jacksonville Classical Academy East shrank from 261 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-18.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 120048010635 · Jacksonville, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
215 enr · 10.8:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Jacksonville Classical Academy East shrank from 261 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-18.4%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jacksonville Classical Academy East in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school 215
Jacksonville Classical Academy East
215 students
What this shows Jacksonville Classical Academy East reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacksonville Classical Academy East compares
Jacksonville Classical Academy East is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,670
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.
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.
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,627
- 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
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 (~215 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), down 48.
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.
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.