- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlantic Beach, FL
Seaside Charter K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Seaside Charter K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048008591Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seaside Charter K-8 School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Atlantic Beach · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Seaside Charter K-8 School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seaside Charter K-8 School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Atlantic Beach, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Seaside Charter K-8 School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 120048008591 · Atlantic Beach, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
484 enr · 13.1:1 · 2.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Seaside Charter K-8 School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Seaside Charter K-8 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 484
Seaside Charter K-8 School
484 students
What this shows Seaside Charter K-8 School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seaside Charter K-8 School compares
Seaside Charter K-8 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 96% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Florida - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Seaside Charter K-8 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 Seaside Charter K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seaside Charter K-8 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 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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seaside Charter K-8 School
How many students attend Seaside Charter K-8 School?
Seaside Charter K-8 School has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlantic Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaside Charter K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaside Charter K-8 School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% 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 Seaside Charter K-8 School?
2.2% of students at Seaside Charter K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seaside Charter K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Seaside Charter K-8 School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Atlantic Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seaside Charter K-8 School?
Seaside Charter K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Seaside Charter K-8 School rank among public schools in Atlantic Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Seaside Charter K-8 School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Atlantic Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Atlantic Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Seaside Charter K-8 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.