- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
R. V. Daniels Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for R. V. Daniels Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048000712
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. V. Daniels Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Florida
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
R. V. Daniels Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. V. Daniels Elementary School ranks #3 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
R. V. Daniels Elementary School shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-26.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 120048000712 · Jacksonville, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 11:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
R. V. Daniels Elementary School shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-26.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
R. V. Daniels 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 121
R. V. Daniels Elementary School
121 students
What this shows R. V. Daniels Elementary School reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. V. Daniels Elementary School compares
R. V. Daniels Elementary School 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.9%
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 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.6%
White 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, R. V. Daniels Elementary School 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. V. Daniels 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 | 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. V. Daniels 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 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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. V. Daniels Elementary School
How many students attend R. V. Daniels Elementary School?
R. V. Daniels Elementary School has 121 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. V. Daniels Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at R. V. Daniels Elementary School is 11:1, which is 38% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% 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. V. Daniels Elementary School?
58.2% of students at R. V. Daniels Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. V. Daniels Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at R. V. Daniels Elementary School is African American at 87.6% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. V. Daniels Elementary School?
R. V. Daniels Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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. V. Daniels Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, R. V. Daniels Elementary School ranks #3 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. V. Daniels 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.