Enrollment
972
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, FL
Lavilla School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Lavilla School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120048004344
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lavilla School of the Arts earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #10 of 24
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lavilla School of the Arts has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lavilla School of the Arts ranks #10 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lavilla School of the Arts compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lavilla School of the Arts
Lavilla School of the Arts is a mid-sized middle school in Jacksonville, Florida, enrolling 972 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 972 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 598 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #278.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students) and Sandalwood High School (2,627 students) alongside Lavilla School of the Arts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lavilla School of the Arts compares
Lavilla School of the Arts on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 972 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
972
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Florida - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
African American 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Lavilla School of the Arts is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duval, which includes Lavilla School of the Arts.
$10,696
Per student
-4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 39.3%
Federal 19.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lavilla School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lavilla School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~972 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lavilla School of the Arts
How many students attend Lavilla School of the Arts?
Lavilla School of the Arts has 972 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lavilla School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Lavilla School of the Arts is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% higher 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 Lavilla School of the Arts?
30.7% of students at Lavilla School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lavilla School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Lavilla School of the Arts is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lavilla School of the Arts?
Lavilla School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lavilla School of the Arts rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lavilla School of the Arts ranks #10 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.
Is Lavilla School of the Arts a good school?
Lavilla School of the Arts earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Lavilla School of the Arts, 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.
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