- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonville Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048000753
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #72 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Heights Elementary School ranks #72 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 120048000753 · Jacksonville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 16.6:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School 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 481
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Jacksonville Heights Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacksonville Heights Elementary School compares
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
86.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
White 12.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Jacksonville Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacksonville Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacksonville Heights Elementary School'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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Jacksonville Heights Elementary School?
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Heights Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Heights Elementary School?
72.9% of students at Jacksonville Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacksonville Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonville Heights Elementary School is African American at 49.1% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonville Heights Elementary School?
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jacksonville Heights Elementary School rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Heights Elementary School ranks #72 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 Heights Elementary School, 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.