- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, FL
Kernan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kernan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120048003846
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kernan Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #16 of 24
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kernan Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kernan Middle School ranks #16 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Kernan Middle School held near 1,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 120048003846 · Jacksonville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,086 enr · 15.3:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Kernan Middle School held near 1,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Kernan 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 1,086
Kernan Middle School
1,086 students
What this shows Kernan Middle School reports 1,086 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kernan Middle School compares
Kernan 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,086
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
191
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
African American 22.7%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Kernan 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 Kernan 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 | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kernan 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 (~1,086 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kernan Middle School
How many students attend Kernan Middle School?
Kernan Middle School has 1,086 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,136 (2022-23) → 1,084 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kernan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kernan Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Kernan Middle School?
46.7% of students at Kernan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kernan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kernan Middle School is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kernan Middle School?
Kernan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Kernan Middle School rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kernan Middle School ranks #16 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 Kernan 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.