- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
Seacoast Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Seacoast Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048008002Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seacoast Charter Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools.
- #12 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Seacoast Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seacoast Charter Academy ranks #12 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Seacoast Charter Academy held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120048008002 · Jacksonville, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
444 enr · 13.9:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Seacoast Charter Academy held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Seacoast Charter 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 444
Seacoast Charter Academy
444 students
What this shows Seacoast Charter Academy reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seacoast Charter Academy compares
Seacoast Charter 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▲ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Florida - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
African American 28.8%
White 24.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Seacoast Charter 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 Seacoast Charter Academy 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 Seacoast Charter 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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seacoast Charter Academy
How many students attend Seacoast Charter Academy?
Seacoast Charter Academy has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seacoast Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Seacoast Charter Academy is 13.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Seacoast Charter Academy?
53.7% of students at Seacoast Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seacoast Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Seacoast Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 36.5% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seacoast Charter Academy?
Seacoast Charter Academy 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 Seacoast Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Seacoast Charter Academy 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 Seacoast Charter 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.