- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
River City Science Academy at Mandarin
Federal NCES profile for River City Science Academy at Mandarin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048008497Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River City Science Academy at Mandarin earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #12 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
River City Science Academy at Mandarin has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River City Science Academy at Mandarin ranks #12 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
River City Science Academy at Mandarin held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120048008497 · Jacksonville, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
870 enr · 14.7:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
River City Science Academy at Mandarin held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
River City Science Academy at Mandarin 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 870
River City Science Academy at Mandarin
870 students
What this shows River City Science Academy at Mandarin reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How River City Science Academy at Mandarin compares
River City Science Academy at Mandarin 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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 870 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 10.2%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, River City Science Academy at Mandarin 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 River City Science Academy at Mandarin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River City Science Academy at Mandarin'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 (~870 students)
Frequently asked questions about River City Science Academy at Mandarin
How many students attend River City Science Academy at Mandarin?
River City Science Academy at Mandarin has 870 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 908 (2022-23) → 903 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River City Science Academy at Mandarin?
The student-teacher ratio at River City Science Academy at Mandarin is 14.7:1, 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 River City Science Academy at Mandarin?
25.9% of students at River City Science Academy at Mandarin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River City Science Academy at Mandarin?
The largest demographic group at River City Science Academy at Mandarin is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River City Science Academy at Mandarin?
River City Science Academy at Mandarin has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 River City Science Academy at Mandarin rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, River City Science Academy at Mandarin ranks #12 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 River City Science Academy at Mandarin, 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.