- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, FL
Springfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120048000645
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 24
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Middle School ranks #7 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Springfield Middle School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120048000645 · Jacksonville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 19.8:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Springfield Middle School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Springfield Middle 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 850
Springfield Middle School
850 students
What this shows Springfield Middle School reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springfield Middle School compares
Springfield Middle 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% 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
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 79.3%
White 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Springfield Middle 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 Springfield Middle 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Springfield Middle 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 middle 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 (~850 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springfield Middle School
How many students attend Springfield Middle School?
Springfield Middle School has 850 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 885 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springfield Middle School?
49.0% of students at Springfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Middle School is African American at 79.3% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Middle School?
Springfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Springfield Middle School rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Middle School ranks #7 of 24 middle 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 middle schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Springfield Middle 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.