- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048000686
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #40 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School ranks #40 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120048000686 · Jacksonville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 13.6:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sallye B. Mathis 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 366
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School compares
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.2%
White 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Sallye B. Mathis 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 Sallye B. Mathis 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sallye B. Mathis 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 other 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School
How many students attend Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School?
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School?
77.3% of students at Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School is African American at 87.2% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School?
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School ranks #40 of 94 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 schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Sallye B. Mathis 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.