- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
Tiger Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tiger Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048007273Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tiger Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tiger Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tiger Academy ranks #2 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Tiger Academy shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 120048007273 · Jacksonville, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
198 enr · 13.2:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Tiger Academy shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tiger 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 198
Tiger Academy
198 students
What this shows Tiger Academy reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tiger Academy compares
Tiger Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 91% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: African American at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Tiger Academy 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 Tiger 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tiger 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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tiger Academy
How many students attend Tiger Academy?
Tiger Academy has 198 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tiger Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tiger Academy is 13.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% 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 Tiger Academy?
99.1% of students at Tiger Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tiger Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tiger Academy is African American at 92.4% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tiger Academy?
Tiger Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Tiger Academy rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Tiger Academy ranks #2 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 Tiger 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.