- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, FL
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler
Federal NCES profile for Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120048008436
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #21 of 24
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler ranks #21 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 120048008436 · Jacksonville, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 17.6:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler 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 281
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler
281 students
What this shows Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler compares
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
89.0%
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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 55.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 97.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
White 6.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler 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 Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler'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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler
How many students attend Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler?
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler has 281 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% higher 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 Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler?
78.7% of students at Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler?
The largest demographic group at Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler is African American at 84.0% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler?
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler ranks #21 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 Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler, 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.