- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, FL
Jean Ribault Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jean Ribault Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120048000738
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jean Ribault Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 24
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jean Ribault Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jean Ribault Middle School ranks #1 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-122 students YoY
Jean Ribault Middle School shrank from 679 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-18.0%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-122 students YoY 120048000738 · Jacksonville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 13.6:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Jean Ribault Middle School shrank from 679 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-18.0%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jean Ribault 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 530
Jean Ribault Middle School
530 students
What this shows Jean Ribault Middle School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jean Ribault Middle School compares
Jean Ribault Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 254 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 90.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
White 5.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Jean Ribault Middle School is less 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 Jean Ribault Middle 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 Jean Ribault 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jean Ribault Middle School
How many students attend Jean Ribault Middle School?
Jean Ribault Middle School has 530 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), down 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jean Ribault Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jean Ribault Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 Jean Ribault Middle School?
77.6% of students at Jean Ribault Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jean Ribault Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jean Ribault Middle School is African American at 86.2% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jean Ribault Middle School?
Jean Ribault Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jean Ribault Middle School rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jean Ribault Middle School ranks #1 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 Jean Ribault 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.