- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
River City Science Academy Intracoastal
Federal NCES profile for River City Science Academy Intracoastal, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048008964Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 Intracoastal earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #21 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
River City Science Academy Intracoastal has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River City Science Academy Intracoastal ranks #21 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+102 students YoY
River City Science Academy Intracoastal grew from 718 students in 2022-23 to 820 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+102 students YoY 120048008964 · Jacksonville, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
814 enr · 19.9:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
River City Science Academy Intracoastal grew from 718 students in 2022-23 to 820 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
River City Science Academy Intracoastal 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 814
River City Science Academy Intracoastal
814 students
What this shows River City Science Academy Intracoastal reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How River City Science Academy Intracoastal compares
River City Science Academy Intracoastal 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 814 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, River City Science Academy Intracoastal 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 Intracoastal 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Intracoastal'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 (~814 students)
Frequently asked questions about River City Science Academy Intracoastal
How many students attend River City Science Academy Intracoastal?
River City Science Academy Intracoastal has 814 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), up 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River City Science Academy Intracoastal?
The student-teacher ratio at River City Science Academy Intracoastal is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River City Science Academy Intracoastal?
33.7% of students at River City Science Academy Intracoastal 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 Intracoastal?
The largest demographic group at River City Science Academy Intracoastal is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River City Science Academy Intracoastal?
River City Science Academy Intracoastal has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Intracoastal rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, River City Science Academy Intracoastal ranks #21 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 Intracoastal, 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.