- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy
Federal NCES profile for R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048008536
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #9 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy ranks #9 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120048008536 · Jacksonville, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 14.8:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy 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 222
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy
222 students
What this shows R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy compares
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy is a shrinking 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Florida - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.9%
White 5.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy 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 R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy 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 R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy'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 elementary 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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy
How many students attend R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy?
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy is 14.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy?
68.1% of students at R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy?
The largest demographic group at R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy is African American at 86.9% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy?
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy ranks #9 of 56 elementary 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 elementary schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy, 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.