- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Oceanway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oceanway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048003845
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oceanway Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #79 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oceanway Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oceanway Elementary School ranks #79 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Oceanway Elementary School grew from 637 students in 2022-23 to 708 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 120048003845 · Jacksonville, FL Other · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 19.7:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Oceanway Elementary School grew from 637 students in 2022-23 to 708 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Oceanway Elementary School 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 728
Oceanway Elementary School
728 students
What this shows Oceanway Elementary School reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oceanway Elementary School compares
Oceanway Elementary School 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 728 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.3%
African American 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Oceanway Elementary School is more 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 Oceanway Elementary School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Oceanway Elementary School'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 (~728 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oceanway Elementary School
How many students attend Oceanway Elementary School?
Oceanway Elementary School has 728 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oceanway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oceanway Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oceanway Elementary School?
51.3% of students at Oceanway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oceanway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oceanway Elementary School is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oceanway Elementary School?
Oceanway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oceanway Elementary School rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oceanway Elementary School ranks #79 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 Oceanway Elementary School, 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.