- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, FL
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc
Federal NCES profile for Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120048000647
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 24
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc ranks #6 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc grew from 818 students in 2022-23 to 861 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
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).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 120048000647 · Jacksonville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
895 enr · 22.9:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc grew from 818 students in 2022-23 to 861 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc 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 895
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc
895 students
What this shows Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc reports 895 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc compares
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc is a growing 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
895
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.8%
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Asian 26.1%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc 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 Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc'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 (~895 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc
How many students attend Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc has 895 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 861 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc?
The student-teacher ratio at Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc is 22.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc?
18.3% of students at Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc?
The largest demographic group at Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc ranks #6 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 Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc, 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.