- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atlantic Beach, FL
Marine Science Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Marine Science Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048002162
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marine Science Education Center earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Atlantic Beach · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Marine Science Education Center has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marine Science Education Center ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Atlantic Beach, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Marine Science Education Center shrank from 31 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-25.8%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 120048002162 · Atlantic Beach, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 8.3:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Marine Science Education Center shrank from 31 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-25.8%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Marine Science Education Center 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 25
Marine Science Education Center
25 students
What this shows Marine Science Education Center reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marine Science Education Center compares
Marine Science Education Center 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 53% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 69% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
African American 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Marine Science Education Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Marine Science Education Center 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marine Science Education Center'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 high 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 (~25 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marine Science Education Center
How many students attend Marine Science Education Center?
Marine Science Education Center has 25 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlantic Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marine Science Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Marine Science Education Center is 8.3:1, which is 53% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 47% 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 Marine Science Education Center?
16.1% of students at Marine Science Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marine Science Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Marine Science Education Center is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Atlantic Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marine Science Education Center?
Marine Science Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Marine Science Education Center rank among public schools in Atlantic Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Marine Science Education Center ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Atlantic Beach, 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 Atlantic Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Marine Science Education Center, 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.