- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Northwestern Legends Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Legends Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048000698
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Legends Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #33 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Legends Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Legends Elementary ranks #33 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Northwestern Legends Elementary held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120048000698 · Jacksonville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 17.3:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Northwestern Legends Elementary held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Legends Elementary 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 433
Northwestern Legends Elementary
433 students
What this shows Northwestern Legends Elementary reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Legends Elementary compares
Northwestern Legends Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 70% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
White 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Northwestern Legends Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Northwestern Legends Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Legends Elementary'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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Legends Elementary
How many students attend Northwestern Legends Elementary?
Northwestern Legends Elementary has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Legends Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Legends Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Northwestern Legends Elementary?
88.4% of students at Northwestern Legends Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Legends Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Legends Elementary is African American at 87.3% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Legends Elementary?
Northwestern Legends Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwestern Legends Elementary rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Legends Elementary ranks #33 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 Northwestern Legends Elementary, 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.