- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Mt. Herman Ese Center
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Herman Ese Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048003053
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Herman Ese Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools.
- #45 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Herman Ese Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Herman Ese Center ranks #45 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Mt. Herman Ese Center grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+15.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 120048003053 · Jacksonville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 6.6:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Mt. Herman Ese Center grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+15.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mt. Herman Ese 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 132
Mt. Herman Ese Center
132 students
What this shows Mt. Herman Ese Center reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Herman Ese Center compares
Mt. Herman Ese Center is a growing 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 | 6.6:1 | ▼ 63% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.1%
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
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
African American 53.8%
White 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: African American at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Mt. Herman Ese Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Herman Ese Center 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 | 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 Mt. Herman Ese 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 other 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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Herman Ese Center
How many students attend Mt. Herman Ese Center?
Mt. Herman Ese Center has 132 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Herman Ese Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Herman Ese Center is 6.6:1, which is 63% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 58% 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 Mt. Herman Ese Center?
43.6% of students at Mt. Herman Ese Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Herman Ese Center?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Herman Ese Center is African American at 53.8% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Herman Ese Center?
Mt. Herman Ese Center has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mt. Herman Ese Center rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Herman Ese Center ranks #45 of 94 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 schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Mt. Herman Ese 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.