- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, FL
Lake Shore Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Shore Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120048000665
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Shore Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 24
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Shore Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Shore Middle School ranks #3 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Lake Shore Middle School shrank from 972 students in 2022-23 to 875 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 120048000665 · Jacksonville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
748 enr · 14.7:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Lake Shore Middle School shrank from 972 students in 2022-23 to 875 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Shore 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 748
Lake Shore Middle School
748 students
What this shows Lake Shore Middle School reports 748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Shore Middle School compares
Lake Shore 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
287
in-school suspensions + 434 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 96.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 65.4%
White 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Lake Shore Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore 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 (~748 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Shore Middle School
How many students attend Lake Shore Middle School?
Lake Shore Middle School has 748 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 972 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), down 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Shore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Shore Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Shore Middle School?
75.3% of students at Lake Shore Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Shore Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Shore Middle School is African American at 65.4% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Shore Middle School?
Lake Shore Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Shore Middle School rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Shore Middle School ranks #3 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 Lake Shore 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.