Enrollment
76
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fernandina Beach, FL
Nassau County Community School
Federal NCES profile for Nassau County Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120135010687
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nassau County Community School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Fernandina Beach · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38:1
- large classes for Florida
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nassau County Community School has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nassau County Community School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Fernandina Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120135010687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+113% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nassau County Community School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nassau County Community School
Nassau County Community School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Fernandina Beach, Florida, enrolling 76 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 113% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Florida schools, with 76 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 58/100).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students) and Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students) alongside Nassau County Community School.
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 Nassau County Community School compares
Nassau County Community School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38:1 | ▲ 113% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
38:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,766
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.
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 60.5%
African American 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Nassau County Community School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nassau, which includes Nassau County Community School.
$9,766
Per student
-13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 29.6%
Federal 15.0%
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 Nassau County Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yulee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildlight Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yulee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fernandina Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Nassau County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nassau County Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other 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 (~76 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nassau County Community School
How many students attend Nassau County Community School?
Nassau County Community School has 76 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fernandina Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nassau County Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nassau County Community School is 38:1, which is 113% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nassau County Community School?
50.0% of students at Nassau County Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nassau County Community School?
The largest demographic group at Nassau County Community School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Fernandina Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nassau County Community School?
Nassau County Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Nassau County Community School rank among schools in Fernandina Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Nassau County Community School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Fernandina Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fernandina Beach on the city page.
Is Nassau County Community School a good school?
Nassau County Community School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. 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 Nassau?
Besides Nassau County Community School, Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students), Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students), and Yulee Middle School (1,174 students). See the Nassau district page for the complete list.
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