- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
River City Science Elementary Academy
Federal NCES profile for River City Science Elementary Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048007826Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River City Science Elementary Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #16 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
River City Science Elementary Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River City Science Elementary Academy ranks #16 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
River City Science Elementary Academy held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120048007826 · Jacksonville, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
579 enr · 17:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
River City Science Elementary Academy held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
River City Science Elementary 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 579
River City Science Elementary Academy
579 students
What this shows River City Science Elementary Academy reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How River City Science Elementary Academy compares
River City Science Elementary Academy 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
African American 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, River City Science Elementary Academy 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 Elementary Academy 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 | 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 River City Science Elementary 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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about River City Science Elementary Academy
How many students attend River City Science Elementary Academy?
River City Science Elementary Academy has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River City Science Elementary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at River City Science Elementary Academy is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher 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 Elementary Academy?
41.9% of students at River City Science Elementary Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River City Science Elementary Academy?
The largest demographic group at River City Science Elementary Academy is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River City Science Elementary Academy?
River City Science Elementary Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Elementary Academy rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, River City Science Elementary Academy ranks #16 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 Elementary 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.