- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, FL
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School
Federal NCES profile for James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120048000705
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 24
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School ranks #7 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 120048000705 · Jacksonville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
980 enr · 21.8:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle 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 980
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School
980 students
What this shows James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School reports 980 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School compares
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 980 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
980
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 40.8%
White 29.6%
Asian 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle 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 James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle 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 middle 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 (~980 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School
How many students attend James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School?
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School has 980 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 986 (2022-23) → 957 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School is 21.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School?
29.1% of students at James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School?
The largest demographic group at James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School is African American at 40.8% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School?
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School ranks #7 of 24 middle 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 middle schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle 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.