Enrollment
74
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fernandina Beach, FL
Nassau Virtual Franchise
Federal NCES profile for Nassau Virtual Franchise, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 84/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120135007722
👥 S:T ratio 93
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nassau Virtual Franchise earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Fernandina Beach · Resource Index
- 84
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nassau Virtual Franchise has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nassau Virtual Franchise ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fernandina Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120135007722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-90% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nassau Virtual Franchise compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nassau Virtual Franchise
Nassau Virtual Franchise is a small combined-grade school in Fernandina Beach, Florida, enrolling 74 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 1.7:1, Nassau Virtual Franchise is leaner than roughly 99% of Florida schools and 90% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Florida schools, with 74 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Virtual Franchise.
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 Virtual Franchise compares
Nassau Virtual Franchise on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.7:1 | ▼ 90% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.7:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
1.7:1
students per teacher
- 90% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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.
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.
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 79.7%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Nassau Virtual Franchise is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nassau, which includes Nassau Virtual Franchise.
$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 Virtual Franchise Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yulee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wildlight Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yulee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fernandina Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Nassau County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nassau Virtual Franchise'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 (~74 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~1.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nassau Virtual Franchise
How many students attend Nassau Virtual Franchise?
Nassau Virtual Franchise has 74 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fernandina Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nassau Virtual Franchise?
The student-teacher ratio at Nassau Virtual Franchise is 1.7:1, which is 90% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 89% 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 Nassau Virtual Franchise?
32.9% of students at Nassau Virtual Franchise are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nassau Virtual Franchise?
The largest demographic group at Nassau Virtual Franchise is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Fernandina Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nassau Virtual Franchise?
Nassau Virtual Franchise has a Resource Investment Index of 84/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nassau Virtual Franchise rank among schools in Fernandina Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Nassau Virtual Franchise ranks #1 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 Virtual Franchise a good school?
Nassau Virtual Franchise earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% 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 Virtual Franchise, 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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