- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Green Cove Springs, FL
Lake Asbury Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Asbury Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120030005468
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Asbury Junior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Green Cove Springs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Asbury Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Asbury Junior High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Green Cove Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120030005468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Lake Asbury Junior High School held near 994 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.4 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 120030005468 · Green Cove Springs, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
940 enr · 13.6:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
Lake Asbury Junior High School held near 994 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.4 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Asbury Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- Orange Park Hi
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
1,776 students
- This school
Lake Asbury Junior High School
940 students
What this shows Lake Asbury Junior High School reports 940 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Asbury Junior High School compares
Lake Asbury Junior High 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
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.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$10,252
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Lake Asbury Junior High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Asbury Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Asbury Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~940 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Asbury Junior High School
How many students attend Lake Asbury Junior High School?
Lake Asbury Junior High School has 940 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Green Cove Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,037 (2022-23) → 994 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Asbury Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Asbury Junior High 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 Lake Asbury Junior High School?
33.8% of students at Lake Asbury Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Asbury Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Asbury Junior High School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Green Cove Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Asbury Junior High School?
Lake Asbury Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lake Asbury Junior High School rank among public schools in Green Cove Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Asbury Junior High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Green Cove Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Green Cove Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay?
Besides Lake Asbury Junior High School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.